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VN66 ZJE

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,718 mi
Last recorded36,718 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN66 ZJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 36,718 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 29,261 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 26,685 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 23,905 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 23,905 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 21,215 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 18,900 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 16,264 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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VN66 ZJE is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc 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 VN66 ZJE, 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

How do I check the history of VN66 ZJE?

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What year was VN66 ZJE registered?

VN66 ZJE is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 January 2017.

Is VN66 ZJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN66 ZJE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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