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SF17 JLG

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,868 mi
Last recorded27,868 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF17 JLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 27,868 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 24,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 21,464 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 20,636 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 19,970 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 19,971 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 19,273 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 17,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jul 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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SF17 JLG is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc 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 SF17 JLG, 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 SF17 JLG registered?

SF17 JLG is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is SF17 JLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF17 JLG 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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