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A19 VAF

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,888 mi
Last recorded17,888 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 VAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 17,888 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 15,421 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 13,283 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 10,883 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 7,868 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 6,395 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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A19 VAF is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A19 VAF, 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 A19 VAF registered?

A19 VAF is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is A19 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 VAF shows 6 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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