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FA57 DJE

2017 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,884 mi
Last recorded75,884 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 DJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 75,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top hub barrel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top hub barrel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 52,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 32,641 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 32,635 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 31,521 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2022 28,964 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2021 26,611 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 22,762 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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FA57 DJE is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 FA57 DJE, 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 FA57 DJE registered?

FA57 DJE is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is FA57 DJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 DJE 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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