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BP17 FJV

2017 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,805 mi
Last recorded22,805 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP17 FJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 22,805 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 18,448 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 18,446 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 15,868 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 10,359 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 4,116 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 3,557 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020

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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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BP17 FJV is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 BP17 FJV, 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 BP17 FJV registered?

BP17 FJV is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 2017.

Is BP17 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP17 FJV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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