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BV17 CYL

2017 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,304 mi
Last recorded28,304 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 CYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 28,304 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 28,304 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 27,801 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 27,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 26,853 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 24,016 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 21,284 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower Lamp unit insecure/loose

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4 tyres all-around slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 18,766 miles

front wipers have small splits

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2020 15,255 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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BV17 CYL is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 BV17 CYL, 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 BV17 CYL registered?

BV17 CYL is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is BV17 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 CYL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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