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AO17 FCZ

2017 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,647 mi
Last recorded27,647 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 FCZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 27,647 miles

Nearside Rear play in wheel hub bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2025 25,390 miles

Offside Rear Wheel hub has slight play.

Pass 15 Mar 2024 22,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 19,994 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 16,921 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 14,601 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 12,525 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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AO17 FCZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AO17 FCZ, 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 AO17 FCZ registered?

AO17 FCZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is AO17 FCZ safe to buy?

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