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FG17 VWW

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,866 mi
Last recorded36,866 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 VWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 36,866 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 33,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 27,428 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 25,940 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 18 Mar 2022 21,291 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 23 Mar 2021 16,445 miles

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 1 Apr 2020 13,451 miles

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Fail 1 Apr 2020 13,451 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

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 VWW is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 FG17 VWW, 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 VWW registered?

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

Is FG17 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG17 VWW 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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