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S15 PMX

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,524 mi
Last recorded51,524 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 PMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 51,524 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 46,275 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear hub bushes have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 46,275 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear hub bushes have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 42,603 miles

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

Offside Front damper rod cover split.

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

Rear discs corroded.

Fail 10 Oct 2023 42,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front damper rod cover split.

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

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2022 36,173 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished between tread.

Offside Front tyre perished between tread,

Offside Rear tyre perished between tread

R/H/F wheel very slightly buckled.

Slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 2 Nov 2021 27,157 miles

All tyres perished around tread.

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

Front wipers slightly smear

Rear fog light bottom mount cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2020 22,692 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have hairline cracks in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 22,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Two deep cuts in the tread down to the inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have hairline cracks in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 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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S15 PMX is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S15 PMX, 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 S15 PMX registered?

S15 PMX is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 2017.

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