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H7 YJL

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,315 mi
Last recorded74,315 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 YJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 74,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 74,315 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 69,969 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 52,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 52,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 44,855 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 38,520 miles

all tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 12 Apr 2021 29,260 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 27,840 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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H7 YJL is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 22,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H7 YJL, 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 9 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was H7 YJL registered?

H7 YJL is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 July 2017.

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