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MJ17 BTZ

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,043 mi
Last recorded50,043 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ17 BTZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 50,043 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 42,375 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 36,158 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 32,093 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 27,561 miles

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Pass 15 Oct 2020 20,332 miles
Pass 4 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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MJ17 BTZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 MJ17 BTZ, 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 MJ17 BTZ registered?

MJ17 BTZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2017.

Is MJ17 BTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ17 BTZ 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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