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FG17 EFA

2017 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,502 mi
Last recorded28,502 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 EFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 28,502 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 24,367 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 20,087 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 16,632 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 16,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 16,570 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 13,259 miles

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn knuckle (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 10,283 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 8,424 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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FG17 EFA is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FG17 EFA, 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 FG17 EFA registered?

FG17 EFA is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is FG17 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG17 EFA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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