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R20 RND

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

42,732 mi
Last recorded42,732 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 RND
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 42,732 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 74,379 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 35,225 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 72,531 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 28,820 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 25,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 69,968 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 19,839 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts and embedded stones in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 68,888 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 12,535 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 9,326 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 65,039 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,880 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 53,974 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 53,567 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,091 miles

surface corrosion on componants

Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,161 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,213 miles

Both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,635 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,804 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 32,801 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise rear pads low

Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,567 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,290 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,190 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,241 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,345 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 22,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R20 RND is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 R20 RND, 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 R20 RND registered?

R20 RND is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2017.

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