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M2 FHG

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,920 mi
Last recorded34,920 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 FHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 34,920 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 33,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 32,544 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear parking brake lower reading

Pass 15 Jan 2024 30,328 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 28,026 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 25,468 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 22,527 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 22,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 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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M2 FHG is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M2 FHG, 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 M2 FHG registered?

M2 FHG is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2017.

Is M2 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 FHG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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