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2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,282 mi
Last recorded29,282 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX26 BAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 29,282 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 27,113 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 27,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 22,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 17,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 11,310 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 5,793 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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X26 BAN is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X26 BAN, 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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X26 BAN is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2017.

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