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EL14 MGC

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,817 mi
Last recorded29,817 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL14 MGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 29,817 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 28,959 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 27,758 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 26,629 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 24,844 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 15,894 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 9,561 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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EL14 MGC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EL14 MGC, 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 EL14 MGC registered?

EL14 MGC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is EL14 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL14 MGC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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