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VK17 EXZ

2017 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,572 mi
Last recorded35,572 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 EXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 35,572 miles

Slight exhaust noisy

Fail 29 May 2025 35,570 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Slight exhaust noisy

Pass 13 Mar 2024 31,183 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 30,884 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 30,834 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 29,979 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 28,350 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 25,370 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 24,796 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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VK17 EXZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 VK17 EXZ, 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 VK17 EXZ registered?

VK17 EXZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2017.

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