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LJ17 XHC

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,961 mi
Last recorded51,961 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ17 XHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 51,961 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 51,961 miles

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt very slow to retract still but does retract with assistance (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 43,779 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 35,526 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 26,945 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 18,499 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 14,044 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 12,375 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 12,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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LJ17 XHC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJ17 XHC, 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 LJ17 XHC registered?

LJ17 XHC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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