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HY17 AEL

2017 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,744 mi
Last recorded33,744 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY17 AEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 33,744 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 32,641 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 31,456 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 31,332 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 31,049 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 27,505 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 22,698 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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HY17 AEL is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 HY17 AEL, 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 HY17 AEL registered?

HY17 AEL is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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