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AY17 OWM

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,062 mi
Last recorded83,062 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 OWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 83,062 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 83,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 79,882 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 79,645 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - Hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 79,626 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - Hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Friction material separated from backplate

Pass 22 Nov 2023 70,363 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - Inner bushes....chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 57,924 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 53,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 53,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 44,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 37,551 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 37,551 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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AY17 OWM is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY17 OWM, 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 AY17 OWM registered?

AY17 OWM is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2017.

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