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YM17 JHJ

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,938 mi
Last recorded42,938 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM17 JHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 42,938 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 38,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 33,187 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 33,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Pins broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 24,308 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2022 15,009 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 8,124 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 5,125 miles
Pass 5 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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YM17 JHJ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 YM17 JHJ, 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 YM17 JHJ registered?

YM17 JHJ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 2017.

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