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YX17 YCD

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,073 mi
Last recorded55,073 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX17 YCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 55,073 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 51,329 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 45,088 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 45,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 39,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 31,551 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 21,543 miles

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

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

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

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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YX17 YCD is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YX17 YCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX17 YCD registered?

YX17 YCD is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 2017.

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The MOT history for YX17 YCD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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