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OY17 ZDO

2017 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,732 mi
Last recorded42,732 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY17 ZDO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 42,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 37,200 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 34,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 29,705 miles

All shock absorber's have split dust boot covers

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 23,074 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 20,041 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 16,187 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 16,187 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 13,401 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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OY17 ZDO is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OY17 ZDO, 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 OY17 ZDO registered?

OY17 ZDO is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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