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MJ10 TRY

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,767 mi
Last recorded40,767 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 TRY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 40,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside. (1 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 27 Feb 2026 40,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside. (1 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 3 Mar 2025 32,711 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside. (1-2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. Light scoring. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 3 Mar 2025 32,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside. (1-2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. Light scoring. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 4 Mar 2024 23,694 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45 R17 (2-3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45 R17 (2-3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 23,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45 R17 (2-3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45 R17 (2-3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 R17 (Urgent. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 14,136 miles

under tray & sill cover fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2022 12,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 10,873 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread discolouring (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion present (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread discolouring (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 9,990 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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MJ10 TRY is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ10 TRY, 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 MJ10 TRY registered?

MJ10 TRY is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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