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DG17 JXC

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,064 mi
Last recorded44,064 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 JXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 44,064 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Pass 6 Mar 2025 40,867 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes

Pass 7 Mar 2024 38,168 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 36,272 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 36,272 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 30,293 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 20,916 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 13,715 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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DG17 JXC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 DG17 JXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG17 JXC?

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What year was DG17 JXC registered?

DG17 JXC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is DG17 JXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG17 JXC 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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