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YM17 SNJ

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,960 mi
Last recorded63,960 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM17 SNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 63,960 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 63,960 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 58,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 51,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on outer edge 4mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on outer edge 4mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 49,465 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 49,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 44,470 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal worn on inner edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 37,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 37,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 31,047 miles
Pass 24 Jul 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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YM17 SNJ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YM17 SNJ, 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 YM17 SNJ registered?

YM17 SNJ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2017.

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The MOT history for YM17 SNJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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