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LH17 CHN

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,603 mi
Last recorded47,603 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH17 CHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 47,603 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 45,077 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 42,969 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 42,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 40,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 40,319 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no reading at tailpipe due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join between middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 36,846 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 28,085 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 24,490 miles
Pass 17 May 2020

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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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LH17 CHN is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LH17 CHN, 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 LH17 CHN registered?

LH17 CHN is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2017.

Is LH17 CHN safe to buy?

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