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J14 UWU

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,674 mi
Last recorded155,674 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 UWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 155,674 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 150,679 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 145,355 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 140,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 135,096 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 135,070 miles

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

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board in engine bay (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seat missing at time of test .unable to fully check seat belt

Pass 22 May 2020 131,865 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 131,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

high level brake light inoperative

o/s/r outer cill starting to corrode

slight engine oil leak around grarbox

Fail 26 Mar 2020 131,348 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

high level brake light inoperative

o/s/r outer cill starting to corrode

slight engine oil leak around grarbox

Pass 23 Jan 2019 117,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 117,354 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 111,275 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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J14 UWU is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J14 UWU, 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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J14 UWU is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2017.

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