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M6 EAV

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,456 mi
Last recorded53,456 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 EAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 53,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper and lower rose joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper and lower rose joint have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 53,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper and lower rose joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper and lower rose joint have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 49,089 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 43,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 43,985 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 37,283 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 30,769 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 24,577 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 20,272 miles

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

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

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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M6 EAV is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 M6 EAV, 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 M6 EAV registered?

M6 EAV is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 2017.

Is M6 EAV safe to buy?

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