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Y5 TJR

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,575 mi
Last recorded34,575 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 TJR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 34,575 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 34,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 33,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 33,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 32,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (1.6mm limit) 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (1.6mm limit) 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 26,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (1.6mm limit ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5mm (1.6mm limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 20,193 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 15,168 miles
Pass 12 Jul 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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Y5 TJR is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y5 TJR, 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 Y5 TJR registered?

Y5 TJR is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2017.

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