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NV66 YPC

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,021 mi
Last recorded39,021 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV66 YPC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 39,021 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 38,957 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 35,514 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 35,514 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken advise not to drive spring sat on suspension arm next to brake hose (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 31,726 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend removal of wheels for better inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 31,726 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend removal of wheels for better inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 28,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx70-75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wiper rubber splitting on end

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear high level brake light not working (informed that this was disconnected)

Pass 21 Jan 2022 23,382 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 18,212 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 14,369 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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NV66 YPC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc 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 NV66 YPC, 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 NV66 YPC registered?

NV66 YPC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 January 2017.

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