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BU17 CKA

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,673 mi
Last recorded43,673 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU17 CKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 43,673 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 35,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored & corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 35,316 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored & corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 29,205 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 26,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 23,310 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 20,749 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 20,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 19,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 19,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 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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BU17 CKA is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BU17 CKA, 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 BU17 CKA registered?

BU17 CKA is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2017.

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