2017 Subaru BRZ 2.0L Petrol · AE17 OKL

The 2017 Subaru BRZ presents a stable and largely consistent roadworthiness profile through its MOT history, with the most recent test on 26 March 2026 passing cleanly at 57,306 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable rather than improving or worsening, though a recurring windscreen advisory has persisted across every recorded test since 2022. That advisory, classified under section 3.2 (a) (i) as damage not adversely affecting the driver's view, has been noted variously as chips and general damage across five consecutive annual tests. The fact that the tester has consistently deemed it borderline rather than a failure suggests the damage is minor and contained to peripheral areas of the screen, yet its persistence indicates the windscreen has never been replaced or properly repaired in at least four years. No mechanical or structural failures have ever been recorded. The mileage progression tells a straightforward story of regular, moderate use. The car covered 9,085 miles between March 2025 and March 2026, 8,817 miles between March 2024 and March 2025, 12,067 miles between March 2023 and March 2024, and 11,818 miles between March 2022 and March 2023. The earlier years show slightly higher annual accumulation, which is typical as a car moves from its first owner into subsequent hands. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage that would suggest the vehicle sat unused for extended periods or that the odometer has been interfered with. At roughly 6,367 miles per year over nine years, this is a typical usage pattern for a sports coupe that likely sees weekend and enthusiast use rather than daily commuting. The only non-windscreen advisory of note appeared in the March 2024 test at 39,404 miles, when both rear tyres were flagged for wear close to the legal limit, edge wear, and small cuts. This combination suggests the rear tyres were not just aging but may have been subjected to spirited driving or sustained under-inflation, both of which are plausible on a rear-wheel-drive sports car. The advisory did not reappear in subsequent tests, meaning the tyres were replaced, but a buyer should still inspect the current rear tyres carefully for uneven wear patterns that could point to alignment or suspension geometry issues. The Subaru BRZ's boxer engine and low centre of gravity place specific demands on rear tyre condition, and any sign of inner or outer edge wear beyond normal limits warrants a four-wheel alignment check. Beyond tyres, the windscreen deserves the closest in-person scrutiny. Five consecutive advisories for chips and damage, while not constituting a failure, mean the glass has been compromised for years. Temperature fluctuations and road vibration can cause small chips to propagate into cracks over time, and a replacement windscreen on a BRZ with its optional equipment can be costly. A buyer should also inspect the front number plate area, given the March 2025 advisory about deterioration, and check for any fresh stone chips or cracks on the current screen that may have developed since the last test in March. Structurally, the absence of any corrosion, suspension, or braking advisories across the full record is encouraging, but a physical inspection of the underside for rust, particularly around suspension mounting points and subframe areas, remains prudent on any nine-year-old performance car.