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AC65 AGC

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,967 mi
Last recorded42,967 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC65 AGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 42,967 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 42,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose joint/hub/knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 35,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 31,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 24,997 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 16,790 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 13,248 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 13,248 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 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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AC65 AGC 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 AC65 AGC, 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 AC65 AGC registered?

AC65 AGC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2017.

Is AC65 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC65 AGC 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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