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GX17 BFN

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,483 mi
Last recorded93,483 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX17 BFN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 93,483 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 93,448 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 86,308 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 78,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 67,029 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 60,164 miles

front brake pads getting thin

rear brake discs rusty on edge

Pass 12 Mar 2021 47,742 miles

very slight movement in ns /os rear suspension bush

Pass 13 Mar 2020 38,016 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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GX17 BFN is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 GX17 BFN, 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 GX17 BFN registered?

GX17 BFN is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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