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AO66 ZGP

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,102 mi
Last recorded57,102 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 ZGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 57,102 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 57,048 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 50,959 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 42,126 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both n/s + o/s front bushes in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 37,195 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 37,195 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2022 32,587 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 26,935 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 17,931 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 17,786 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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AO66 ZGP is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO66 ZGP, 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 AO66 ZGP registered?

AO66 ZGP is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 February 2017.

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