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SP17 GAA

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

25,546 mi
Last recorded25,546 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP17 GAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 25,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed pipes coated/ vehicle under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 22,357 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 20,248 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 17,540 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 17,527 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 5 Sep 2022 16,576 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 10,241 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 7,402 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 4,749 miles

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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SP17 GAA is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 SP17 GAA, 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 SP17 GAA registered?

SP17 GAA is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is SP17 GAA safe to buy?

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