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DS17 CVM

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,140 mi
Last recorded71,140 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 CVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 71,140 miles

Both rear shock absorbers gaiters deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2025 68,853 miles

Both front shock absorbers gaiters deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 68,853 miles

Both front shock absorbers gaiters deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 64,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn has slight play in a pin/bush detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn has slight play in a pin/bush detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2024 64,374 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom of coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn has slight play in a pin/bush detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn has slight play in a pin/bush detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 58,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower, central, outer pin/bush (arm marked in white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower, central, outer pin/bush (arm marked in white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 48,775 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 38,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in a bush detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary stepped tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 32,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 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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DS17 CVM is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS17 CVM, 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 DS17 CVM registered?

DS17 CVM is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 2017.

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