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VK17 TZD

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,428 mi
Last recorded61,428 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 TZD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 61,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Front hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Front hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 52,574 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most outer bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most outer bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light perm. Illuminated indicating a loss of pressure

Pass 9 Feb 2024 40,719 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 33,992 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 33,992 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 27,286 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 21,533 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 20,661 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 TZD is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TZD, 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 TZD registered?

VK17 TZD is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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