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M321 RAH

2017 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,813 mi
Last recorded35,813 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 RAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 35,813 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 32,631 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 27,372 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 21,315 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 18,099 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 17,702 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 17,700 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 16,969 miles

undertrays fitted

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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M321 RAH is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M321 RAH, 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 M321 RAH registered?

M321 RAH is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 November 2017.

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