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C17 LYY

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,550 mi
Last recorded114,550 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 LYY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 114,550 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 114,321 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 113,599 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 112,890 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 111,445 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 97,191 miles

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

Fail 1 Feb 2014 97,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

Pass 6 Feb 2013 83,672 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,947 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 70,422 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre has slight cut on outside wall but not revealing the cords

Pass 4 Feb 2010 68,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 67,184 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 56,258 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 56,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f washer poor

Pass 16 Sep 2006 54,130 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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C17 LYY is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1995 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 90,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C17 LYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C17 LYY registered?

C17 LYY is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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