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YH17 LGE

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,604 mi
Last recorded38,604 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH17 LGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 38,604 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 36,603 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 33,911 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 31,721 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 31,721 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 27,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **just above legal limit measured 1.7mm** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **just above legal limit measured 1.7mm** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 27,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **just above legal limit measured 1.7mm** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **just above legal limit measured 1.7mm** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 22,210 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 17,629 miles

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

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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YH17 LGE is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH17 LGE, 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 YH17 LGE registered?

YH17 LGE is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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