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SEB 20S

2017 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,621 mi
Last recorded5,621 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEB 20S
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 5,621 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 5,448 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 5,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 5,260 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 5,216 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 5,184 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 4,775 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 4,744 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 4,744 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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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SEB 20S is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SEB 20S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SEB 20S?

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What year was SEB 20S registered?

SEB 20S is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2017.

Is SEB 20S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEB 20S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SEB 20S have outstanding finance?

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