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L111 JCY

2017 Mazda MX-5

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,783 mi
Last recorded16,783 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 JCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 16,783 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 16,783 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2025 55,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner + outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner + outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion various suspension + body parts

under body undersealed

Fail 21 Oct 2025 55,306 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to bind (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner + outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner + outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion various suspension + body parts

under body undersealed

Pass 14 May 2025 14,706 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 11,990 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 54,677 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 5 Jun 2023 8,349 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 8,106 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 54,193 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 6,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 54,148 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 54,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 4,496 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,758 miles

both outer sill corroding

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2017 46,597 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

rear brakes corroded

under body of car surface corrsion

Pass 6 Feb 2016 44,700 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,859 miles

frt no plate cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2014 39,656 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 39,656 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2013 37,568 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,451 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight bind from rear brakes when raised on ramp

Fail 20 Jan 2012 35,450 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,042 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,236 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 33,236 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,462 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 31,279 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 30,405 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 25,157 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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L111 JCY is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L111 JCY, 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 L111 JCY registered?

L111 JCY is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2017.

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