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L7 XAP

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,117 mi
Last recorded34,117 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 XAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 34,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 205/45 R17 88W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 30,240 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 25,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower permits in swept area

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 21,448 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear brake discs have corrosion on inners

covers fitted obstructing view

parking sticker zone b

Pass 26 Feb 2022 16,842 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 12,488 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 12,057 miles

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

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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L7 XAP is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L7 XAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L7 XAP registered?

L7 XAP is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2017.

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