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T55 BEF

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,666 mi
Last recorded44,666 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 BEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 44,666 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 39,407 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear and nearside rear corroded on inner friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 33,719 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear and nearside rear corroded on inner friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 26,237 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 19,024 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 15,312 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side and near side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side and near side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 15,312 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction camera obscuring view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side and near side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side and near side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 14,492 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of discs have light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 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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T55 BEF 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 T55 BEF, 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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How do I check the history of T55 BEF?

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What year was T55 BEF registered?

T55 BEF is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is T55 BEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 BEF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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