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RF17 JXZ

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,994 mi
Last recorded56,994 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF17 JXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 56,994 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing and tread near limit

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 22 May 2025 51,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 46,706 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 41,460 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 35,622 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 35,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 27,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 21,239 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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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RF17 JXZ 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 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF17 JXZ, 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 RF17 JXZ registered?

RF17 JXZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2017.

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