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MX52 MAR

2017 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests33 (32 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate97%

Mileage

48,161 mi
Last recorded48,161 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 MAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

32 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 48,161 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2026 35,599 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 42,874 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 34,057 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 51,428 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 38,205 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 30,084 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 49,953 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 13 Sep 2023 31,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 47,957 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 29,313 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 25,139 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 45,100 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 28,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 25,081 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 25,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 23,496 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 3 Sep 2021 41,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from gearbox oil seal

Pass 16 Mar 2021 27,318 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 20,962 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 39,060 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,489 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 23,529 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 34,664 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 19,435 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 31,458 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 16,030 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,764 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 25,020 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,371 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 16,066 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 11,068 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,998 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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MX52 MAR is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 97%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MX52 MAR, 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 MX52 MAR registered?

MX52 MAR is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2017.

Is MX52 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 MAR shows 33 tests with a 97% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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