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EF17 XGC

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,702 mi
Last recorded26,702 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 XGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 26,702 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 24,254 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 22,436 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 18,662 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 16,189 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 12,638 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 9,704 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 9,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 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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EF17 XGC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF17 XGC, 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 EF17 XGC?

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What year was EF17 XGC registered?

EF17 XGC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2017.

Is EF17 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 XGC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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