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AO17 UMS

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,908 mi
Last recorded40,908 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 UMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 40,908 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 36,707 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 33,356 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 28,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 24,546 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 21,333 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 18,431 miles
Pass 12 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 UMS is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc 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 UMS, 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 UMS registered?

AO17 UMS is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2017.

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