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YN17 ZGH

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,469 mi
Last recorded54,469 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN17 ZGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 54,469 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 45,529 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 36,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Joint main body pins missing end section . 1 of 4. but joint present and no excessive movement or indication of likely early failure. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Joint main body pins missing end section . 2 of 4. but joint present and no excessive movement or indication of likely early failure. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2024 36,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened tabs missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 25,292 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 24,749 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 13,417 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 11,108 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 9,153 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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YN17 ZGH is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 YN17 ZGH, 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 YN17 ZGH registered?

YN17 ZGH is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 2017.

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