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JA17 EYC

2018 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,016 mi
Last recorded30,016 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA17 EYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 30,016 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 28,086 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 24,784 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 21,141 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 17,357 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 17,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 12,322 miles

slight cracking in all 4 tyre treads

Fail 8 Mar 2021 12,322 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight cracking in all 4 tyre treads

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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JA17 EYC is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 20,192 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 JA17 EYC, 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 8 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JA17 EYC registered?

JA17 EYC is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2018.

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