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FY17 VUR

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,716 mi
Last recorded60,716 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 VUR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 60,716 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 60,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 20 Mar 2025 52,697 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 52,684 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc has signs of overheating

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 39,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 36,391 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 36,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 30,072 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 18,425 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 18,425 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 10,807 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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FY17 VUR is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY17 VUR, 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

How do I check the history of FY17 VUR?

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What year was FY17 VUR registered?

FY17 VUR is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is FY17 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 VUR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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