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LA17 UAZ

2017 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,960 mi
Last recorded65,960 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA17 UAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 65,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 64,828 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing near to excess

Fail 11 Nov 2024 64,828 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing near to excess

front brake pads 75% worn

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 18 Nov 2023 62,351 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 60,920 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 60,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 59,712 miles

Front wipers smearing on screen

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,467 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 58,444 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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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LA17 UAZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LA17 UAZ, 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 LA17 UAZ registered?

LA17 UAZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 2017.

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