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RJ17 FGC

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,697 mi
Last recorded47,697 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ17 FGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 47,697 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 44,509 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 41,387 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 36,836 miles

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 26 Aug 2021 33,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 31,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs corroding, pads 3-4mm inner

rear brake discs corroding, pads 4-5mm inner

some damage to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall, no chords showing

Pass 15 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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RJ17 FGC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 RJ17 FGC, 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 RJ17 FGC registered?

RJ17 FGC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2017.

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The MOT history for RJ17 FGC shows 7 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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