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HJ17 CHF

2017 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,971 mi
Last recorded47,971 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ17 CHF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 47,971 miles

Offside Rear Slight play to hub support bush

Fail 13 Feb 2026 47,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Slight play to hub support bush

Pass 12 Feb 2025 45,260 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 42,184 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 38,950 miles

Front both tyres getting low on outer edges and cracking

Fail 21 Feb 2023 38,950 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both tyres getting low on outer edges and cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2022 34,333 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 29,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on tread outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on tread outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 26,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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HJ17 CHF is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,496cc 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 HJ17 CHF, 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 HJ17 CHF registered?

HJ17 CHF is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2017.

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The MOT history for HJ17 CHF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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