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LF17 XES

2017 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,635 mi
Last recorded104,635 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF17 XES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 104,635 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside track control arm bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 83,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake pads are worn

Pass 7 Oct 2023 64,470 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 46,403 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 43,269 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 42,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,882 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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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LF17 XES is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 LF17 XES, 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 LF17 XES registered?

LF17 XES is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is LF17 XES safe to buy?

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