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FH17 VJZ

2017 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,052 mi
Last recorded100,052 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH17 VJZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 100,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 90,550 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 79,435 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner [on limit] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner [on limit] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 65,464 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 50,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2021 36,880 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 21,015 miles

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

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

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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FH17 VJZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 FH17 VJZ, 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 FH17 VJZ registered?

FH17 VJZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is FH17 VJZ safe to buy?

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