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SL17 ONZ

2017 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,108 mi
Last recorded40,108 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 ONZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 40,108 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 38,283 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 36,095 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 36,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 19,700 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 19,699 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the brake face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 16,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 11,961 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 7,706 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 7,271 miles
Pass 19 Apr 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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SL17 ONZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SL17 ONZ, 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 SL17 ONZ registered?

SL17 ONZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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The MOT history for SL17 ONZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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