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YJ17 GCW

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,425 mi
Last recorded21,425 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 GCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 21,425 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 20,062 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 18,395 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 17,828 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 16,149 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 15,186 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 14,785 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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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YJ17 GCW is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ17 GCW, 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 YJ17 GCW registered?

YJ17 GCW is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is YJ17 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ17 GCW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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