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YM66 FMX

2017 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,722 mi
Last recorded34,722 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM66 FMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 34,722 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 24,308 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face grooved (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 18,589 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

can not clearly view rear brake pads on inner

Fail 22 Aug 2024 18,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

can not clearly view rear brake pads on inner

Pass 12 Aug 2023 16,661 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 14,021 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 13,340 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 10,303 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 8,176 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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YM66 FMX is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YM66 FMX, 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 YM66 FMX registered?

YM66 FMX is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2017.

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