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EY17 PYU

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,007 mi
Last recorded42,007 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY17 PYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 42,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear drop link incomplete but secure

Pass 5 Feb 2025 33,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 25,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged minor damage to outer side wall,no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 17,566 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 17,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 12,799 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 10,299 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 9,165 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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EY17 PYU is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 EY17 PYU, 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 EY17 PYU registered?

EY17 PYU is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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The MOT history for EY17 PYU 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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