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N500 RSB

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,586 mi
Last recorded25,586 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 RSB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 25,586 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 22,291 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 19,167 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 16,070 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash-cam ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 12,941 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 11,133 miles

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

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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N500 RSB is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N500 RSB, 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 N500 RSB registered?

N500 RSB is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 2017.

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The MOT history for N500 RSB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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