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LS17 WFM

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,530 mi
Last recorded84,530 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS17 WFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 84,530 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower rose joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper rose joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower rose joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper rose joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 84,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower rose joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper rose joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower rose joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper rose joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 77,435 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 77,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 68,820 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 59,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2022 49,677 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,787 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 25,700 miles

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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LS17 WFM is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc 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 LS17 WFM, 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 LS17 WFM registered?

LS17 WFM is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2017.

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