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AO17 ULU

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,673 mi
Last recorded38,673 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 ULU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Dec 2025 38,673 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 38,143 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 36,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 35,360 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2022 33,252 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 9 Jul 2021 32,464 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 30,846 miles
Pass 30 Apr 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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AO17 ULU is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

AO17 ULU is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 2017.

Is AO17 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO17 ULU shows 8 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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