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VK17 TWY

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,215 mi
Last recorded62,215 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 TWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 62,215 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 57,913 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 57,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 50,476 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 41,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 30,731 miles

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 21,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2054517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 21,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2054517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted and slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 13,457 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 TWY is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 TWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK17 TWY registered?

VK17 TWY is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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