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FX17 VVT

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,386 mi
Last recorded46,386 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX17 VVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 46,386 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 43,569 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 41,149 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 37,423 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 34,596 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 31,740 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 26,715 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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FX17 VVT is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc 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 FX17 VVT, 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 FX17 VVT registered?

FX17 VVT is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2017.

Is FX17 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX17 VVT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX17 VVT have outstanding finance?

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