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BJ17 VPG

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,412 mi
Last recorded47,412 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 VPG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 47,412 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 44,644 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 41,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2024 41,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2023 36,597 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 31,817 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 26,322 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 21,771 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 21,758 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator missing not fitted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working not fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative not fitted (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) missing not fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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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BJ17 VPG is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 BJ17 VPG, 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 BJ17 VPG registered?

BJ17 VPG is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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