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FM17 GWY

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,473 mi
Last recorded39,473 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 GWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 39,473 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 39,465 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 34,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar drop link lower securing cap missing (1x out of 4x) no play

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rose bush/joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rose bush/joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 29,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened S inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 25,412 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 23,115 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 23,115 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 21,381 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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FM17 GWY is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM17 GWY, 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 FM17 GWY registered?

FM17 GWY is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 2017.

Is FM17 GWY safe to buy?

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