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RF05 FUN

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,263 mi
Last recorded47,263 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 FUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 47,263 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 41,015 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 34,321 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 32,100 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 29,814 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 25,516 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 21,298 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 16,192 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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RF05 FUN is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 RF05 FUN, 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 RF05 FUN registered?

RF05 FUN is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is RF05 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 FUN shows 8 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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