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R5 LCW

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,745 mi
Last recorded22,745 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 LCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 22,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 20,498 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 17,596 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 14,705 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 12,383 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 9,605 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 7,729 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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R5 LCW is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R5 LCW, 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 R5 LCW registered?

R5 LCW is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is R5 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 LCW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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