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VK17 YLD

2017 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,693 mi
Last recorded60,693 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 YLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 60,693 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 54,235 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 54,228 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 52,417 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 52,417 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 12 Oct 2022 51,961 miles

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 30 Sep 2021 49,713 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 41,011 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 41,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 38,864 miles

2 front wiper in limit

covers /under trays

rear brake disc have corrosion inner side

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 YLD is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,998cc 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 VK17 YLD, 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 YLD registered?

VK17 YLD is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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