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MX05 PET

2017 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,139 mi
Last recorded69,139 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 PET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 69,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 61,361 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 54,431 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S Upper Front Outer Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 54,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S Upper Front Outer Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 46,559 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 37,912 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 37,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 29,077 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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MX05 PET is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX05 PET, 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 MX05 PET registered?

MX05 PET is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is MX05 PET safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 PET shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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