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RA17 PBF

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,188 mi
Last recorded42,188 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA17 PBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 42,188 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 36,942 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front radius arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 31,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front radius arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 26,186 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 22,263 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 21,630 miles

All four tyres starting to crack

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2020 17,310 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020

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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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RA17 PBF is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RA17 PBF, 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 RA17 PBF registered?

RA17 PBF is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is RA17 PBF safe to buy?

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