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SK17 NTE

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,664 mi
Last recorded75,664 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK17 NTE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 75,664 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 May 2026 74,860 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 74,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 71,381 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 63,959 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 63,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre at 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 53,600 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 42,155 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 42,124 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly perished/cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2021 36,054 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 35,994 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,140 miles

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

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

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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SK17 NTE is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SK17 NTE, 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 SK17 NTE registered?

SK17 NTE is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is SK17 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK17 NTE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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