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BH17 MVZ

2017 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,332 mi
Last recorded33,332 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH17 MVZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 33,332 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 32,304 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 32,304 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 30,673 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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BH17 MVZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BH17 MVZ, 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 BH17 MVZ registered?

BH17 MVZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2017.

Is BH17 MVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BH17 MVZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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