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HF17 YMV

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,040 mi
Last recorded84,040 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF17 YMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 84,040 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 84,034 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 72,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 63,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing boot (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing boot (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 54,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush,hub side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush, hub side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 54,506 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush,hub side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush, hub side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 43,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub track control arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 36,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn low inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn low inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 36,433 miles

Front 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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn low inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn low inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 28,774 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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HF17 YMV is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HF17 YMV, 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 HF17 YMV registered?

HF17 YMV is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2017.

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