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LY17 NET

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,551 mi
Last recorded62,551 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY17 NET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 62,551 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 62,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 56,566 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 49,629 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 45,878 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 35,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle - forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle - forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 28,254 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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LY17 NET is a 2018 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 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 20,192 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 LY17 NET, 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 8 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LY17 NET registered?

LY17 NET is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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