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ASZ 8351

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,334 mi
Last recorded51,334 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASZ 8351
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 51,334 miles

Nearside Front dust cover split

Nearside Front trim on bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front dust cover split

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 51,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front dust cover split

Nearside Front trim on bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front dust cover split

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 46,910 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner hub bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner hub bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 46,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner hub bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner hub bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 41,125 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin e.r.a (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise inspection (chalked up ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 31,365 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 25,804 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 20,645 miles
Pass 21 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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ASZ 8351 is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc 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 ASZ 8351, 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 ASZ 8351 registered?

ASZ 8351 is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2017.

Is ASZ 8351 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASZ 8351 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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