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RX17 YAK

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,581 mi
Last recorded50,581 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX17 YAK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 50,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 50,580 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 39,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 31,067 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 21,519 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 19,778 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 12,770 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 10,836 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 9,393 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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RX17 YAK is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 RX17 YAK, 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 RX17 YAK registered?

RX17 YAK is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is RX17 YAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX17 YAK 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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