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FV17 FBC

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,558 mi
Last recorded25,558 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 FBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 25,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 22,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 22,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 21,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 20,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2022 19,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 16,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion / light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion / light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 13,147 miles
Pass 22 May 2020

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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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FV17 FBC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 FV17 FBC, 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 FV17 FBC registered?

FV17 FBC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is FV17 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV17 FBC 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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