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5268 RK

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,815 mi
Last recorded9,815 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5268 RK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 9,815 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 8,800 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 7,202 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 6,056 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 4,385 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 4,155 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 4,155 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 3,501 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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5268 RK is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,500cc 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 5268 RK, 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 5268 RK registered?

5268 RK is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is 5268 RK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5268 RK 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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