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M50 GOV

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,450 mi
Last recorded28,450 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 GOV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 28,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 24,142 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 21,795 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 21,152 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 19,443 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 16,210 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 13,410 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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M50 GOV is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 M50 GOV, 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 M50 GOV registered?

M50 GOV is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is M50 GOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 GOV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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