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RO17 XZR

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,680 mi
Last recorded17,680 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO17 XZR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 17,680 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 16,539 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 14,928 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 14,927 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened tabs missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 14,024 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 11,926 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 10,821 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 8,768 miles
Pass 22 May 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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RO17 XZR is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RO17 XZR, 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 RO17 XZR registered?

RO17 XZR is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is RO17 XZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO17 XZR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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