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ELZ 808

2017 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,031 mi
Last recorded91,031 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 808
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 91,031 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 76,529 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped on b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 76,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre outer edge cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped on b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 60,480 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Small damage to windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2024 60,480 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Small damage to windscreen

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 47,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 36,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 26,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 18,803 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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ELZ 808 is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,998cc 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 ELZ 808, 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

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What year was ELZ 808 registered?

ELZ 808 is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 2017.

Is ELZ 808 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 808 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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