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M517 AGL

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,741 mi
Last recorded115,741 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 AGL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 115,741 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 114,819 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 114,351 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 113,552 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 113,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 112,599 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 112,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 112,218 miles

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 29 May 2020 112,120 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 111,878 miles

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 29 May 2018 111,724 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Jun 2017 111,376 miles

UNDERTRAY FITTED

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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M517 AGL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2016 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 26,306 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 M517 AGL, 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 10 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M517 AGL registered?

M517 AGL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is M517 AGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M517 AGL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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