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BC66 USU

2017 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,451 mi
Last recorded51,451 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC66 USU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 51,451 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 47,437 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 39,868 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 33,154 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 33,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 26,225 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 17,158 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 11,810 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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BC66 USU is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BC66 USU, 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 BC66 USU registered?

BC66 USU is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2017.

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