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SJ17 VHS

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,576 mi
Last recorded27,576 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 VHS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 27,576 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 24,283 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 20,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 17,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Aug 2021 15,125 miles

Nearside Front slight cut on tyre wall no cords showing

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

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

engine covers / under trays&plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 13,321 miles

Nearside Front slight cut on outer tyre wall [ no ply showing]

engine covers / under trays fitted

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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SJ17 VHS is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ17 VHS, 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 SJ17 VHS registered?

SJ17 VHS is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2017.

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