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YR17 NGZ

2017 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,697 mi
Last recorded33,697 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR17 NGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 33,697 miles

trims and covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2024 30,283 miles

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

trims and covers fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2024 30,283 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2023 26,134 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2022 23,157 miles

trims and covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 19,859 miles

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2020 16,034 miles

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 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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YR17 NGZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 YR17 NGZ, 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 YR17 NGZ registered?

YR17 NGZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is YR17 NGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR17 NGZ 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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