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J88 MLX

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,977 mi
Last recorded46,977 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 MLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 46,977 miles

Central Front dash cam unplugged before test

Fail 8 Apr 2025 46,976 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front dash cam unplugged before test

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 43,676 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 40,891 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 36,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 28,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 28,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 23,044 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 23,044 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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J88 MLX 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 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 J88 MLX, 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 J88 MLX registered?

J88 MLX is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 January 2017.

Is J88 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 MLX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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