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CB17 MAZ

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,230 mi
Last recorded27,230 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB17 MAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 27,230 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 26,253 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 23,548 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 20,446 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 17,499 miles

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 23 Feb 2021 15,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 14,632 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 14,632 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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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CB17 MAZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 CB17 MAZ, 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 CB17 MAZ registered?

CB17 MAZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is CB17 MAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB17 MAZ 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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