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SM66 FKZ

2017 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,177 mi
Last recorded49,177 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM66 FKZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 49,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower front hub joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower front hub joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 41,212 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 32,898 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2024 38,826 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 26,434 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 22,282 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 19,898 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-tray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2020 19,501 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 19,501 miles

Side repeater not working n/s/f (4.4.1 (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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SM66 FKZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc 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 SM66 FKZ, 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 SM66 FKZ registered?

SM66 FKZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is SM66 FKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM66 FKZ 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.

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