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K222 LEA

2017 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,786 mi
Last recorded43,786 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK222 LEA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 43,786 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 42,510 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 41,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 37,756 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 33,211 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 29,023 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 23,325 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 23,325 miles

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

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

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

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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K222 LEA is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K222 LEA, 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 K222 LEA registered?

K222 LEA is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is K222 LEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K222 LEA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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