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HD17 MLN

2017 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,266 mi
Last recorded45,266 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD17 MLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 45,266 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside seat belt slow to retract

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 39,798 miles

Advise both seat belts slow to retract.

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 39,798 miles

Advise both seat belts slow to retract.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 36,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread, perishing and damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper arm, hub end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 28,548 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged/ cut (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))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 22,401 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 17,248 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 12,547 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2020

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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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HD17 MLN is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HD17 MLN, 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 HD17 MLN registered?

HD17 MLN is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2017.

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