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FC08 PER

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,154 mi
Last recorded51,154 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC08 PER
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 51,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 47,413 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 42,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush has slight play/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 37,020 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 30,784 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 25,828 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 22,165 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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FC08 PER is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc 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 FC08 PER, 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 FC08 PER registered?

FC08 PER is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 February 2017.

Is FC08 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC08 PER 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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