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FD17 NKO

2017 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,639 mi
Last recorded34,639 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD17 NKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 34,639 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 31,676 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 28,337 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 25,065 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Fail 23 Nov 2022 25,065 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 24,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Pass 15 Nov 2021 21,422 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Pass 24 Nov 2020 18,146 miles
Pass 3 Jul 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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FD17 NKO is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD17 NKO, 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 FD17 NKO registered?

FD17 NKO is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 July 2017.

Is FD17 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD17 NKO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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