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YE17 HBK

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,944 mi
Last recorded32,944 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE17 HBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 32,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 29,390 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 25,387 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NSF & OSF tyres slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit markers & slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit markers & slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 25,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NSF & OSF tyres slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit markers & slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit markers & slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 21,944 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 16,992 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 12,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit & deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit & deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 10,162 miles
Pass 18 May 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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YE17 HBK is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 YE17 HBK, 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 YE17 HBK registered?

YE17 HBK is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2017.

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