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SR17 LWH

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,389 mi
Last recorded22,389 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR17 LWH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 22,389 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

vehicle underside/suspension corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2026 22,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

vehicle underside/suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2025 16,725 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 16,725 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 9,266 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 9,132 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 7,526 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 6,169 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 4,760 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 3,654 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020

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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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SR17 LWH is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SR17 LWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SR17 LWH registered?

SR17 LWH is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2017.

Is SR17 LWH safe to buy?

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