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Y27 POT

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,718 mi
Last recorded38,718 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 POT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 38,718 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2025 28,146 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 24,338 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 37,857 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 23,555 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 20,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (INNER) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (O/S & N/S) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (Bumper) (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (INNER) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (O/S & N/S) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (O/S &N/S) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 15,063 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 19,848 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 13,446 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 18,933 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 11,026 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 11,023 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 11,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 9,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords across tread 205/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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Y27 POT is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y27 POT, 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 Y27 POT registered?

Y27 POT is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2017.

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