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SA17 MDJ

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,730 mi
Last recorded37,730 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA17 MDJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 37,730 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 37,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 32,776 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 27,948 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 26,085 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 22,197 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 14,346 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 9,437 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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SA17 MDJ 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 SA17 MDJ, 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 SA17 MDJ registered?

SA17 MDJ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is SA17 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA17 MDJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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