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GJ17 OTD

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,375 mi
Last recorded53,375 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 OTD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 53,375 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 47,629 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 41,837 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 36,930 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 31,855 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 27,089 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 24,362 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 24,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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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GJ17 OTD is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJ17 OTD, 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

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What year was GJ17 OTD registered?

GJ17 OTD is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2017.

Is GJ17 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ17 OTD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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