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AV17 DMO

2017 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,848 mi
Last recorded46,848 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 DMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 46,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively recommend replacing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to legal limit - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to legal limit - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively recommend replacing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacing rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 41,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacing front brake pads soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge / close to legal limit - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacing front brake pads soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge / close to legal limit - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 41,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacing front brake pads soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge / close to legal limit - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacing front brake pads soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge / close to legal limit - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary - recommend replacing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 30,409 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 18,640 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 18,640 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 10,669 miles

tyre valves perished

Pass 19 Feb 2020 8,203 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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AV17 DMO is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV17 DMO, 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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AV17 DMO is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2017.

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