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L55 RGL

2017 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,423 mi
Last recorded23,423 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 RGL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 23,423 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2025 21,112 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 56,238 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 12,146 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 47,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 47,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 8,610 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2023 37,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 35,144 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 5,706 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 29,592 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 3,690 miles

undertrays, engine and component covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 26,646 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 1,499 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 22,154 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 22,154 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (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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L55 RGL is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L55 RGL, 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 L55 RGL registered?

L55 RGL is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is L55 RGL safe to buy?

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