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AA17 SYM

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,751 mi
Last recorded71,751 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA17 SYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 71,751 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 67,845 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 62,935 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 52,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slow to retract.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 52,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Intermittant. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slow to retract.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 40,302 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 40,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 32,552 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 27,897 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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AA17 SYM is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc 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 AA17 SYM, 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 AA17 SYM registered?

AA17 SYM is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2017.

Is AA17 SYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA17 SYM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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