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G3 BTD

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,678 mi
Last recorded49,678 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 BTD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 49,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 49,672 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 46,165 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn play in control arm bush at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 46,159 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn play in control arm bush at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 40,829 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 32,534 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 29,182 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 21,878 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 21,187 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is a runflat and other side standard not recommended

Pass 8 Apr 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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G3 BTD is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G3 BTD, 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 G3 BTD registered?

G3 BTD is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 2017.

Is G3 BTD safe to buy?

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