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M914 VJL

2017 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,438 mi
Last recorded158,438 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM914 VJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 158,438 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody coated in substance

Pass 2 May 2025 157,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody coated in substance

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 May 2024 155,960 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercarriage covered in substance

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2023 154,838 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 152,983 miles

1 of 2 reverse light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 152,982 miles

Direction indicator not working when hazzard lights used (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 151,195 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 150,277 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 147,801 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 147,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 145,088 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise droplink rubbers cracked

advise shocker covers split

Fail 14 Sep 2017 145,088 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

advise droplink rubbers cracked

advise shocker covers split

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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M914 VJL is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M914 VJL, 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 M914 VJL registered?

M914 VJL is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 December 2017.

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