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BK17 RHU

2017 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,001 mi
Last recorded47,001 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 RHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2025 47,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 41,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 37,006 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 33,165 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 27,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 25,844 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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BK17 RHU is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK17 RHU, 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 BK17 RHU registered?

BK17 RHU is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is BK17 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK17 RHU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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