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FG17 YMC

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,741 mi
Last recorded51,741 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 YMC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 51,741 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 43,339 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 37,389 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 28,655 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s inner surfaces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s and o/s rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 29 Jan 2022 22,163 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 16,614 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 11,695 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 11,695 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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 YMC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 YMC, 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 YMC registered?

FG17 YMC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 May 2017.

Is FG17 YMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG17 YMC 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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