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MX57 DEE

2017 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,988 mi
Last recorded34,988 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 DEE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 34,988 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 34,988 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 29,625 miles

slight bend in nearside rear suspension arm

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

slight bend in offside rear suspension arm

Pass 17 Apr 2024 24,245 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 24,238 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 21,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 17,215 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 10,406 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 10,406 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & rear plates incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 9,400 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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MX57 DEE is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MX57 DEE, 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 MX57 DEE registered?

MX57 DEE is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2017.

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