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B20 BXX

2017 Mazda MX-5

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

77,530 mi
Last recorded77,530 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 BXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 77,530 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 77,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached As marked (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached As marked (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 45,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 71,735 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 71,638 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 40,105 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 63,908 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to perish 3-4mm of tread remaining (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 Starting to perish 2-3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 34,379 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 59,481 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 59,477 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 28,962 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 53,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Wiper Slightly Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 20,491 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 53,603 miles

Front Registration plate damaged

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 15,166 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 52,974 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 52,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 52,008 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 51,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 51,117 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 49,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,097 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,199 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,680 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 40,537 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 40,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,640 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 37,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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B20 BXX is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 B20 BXX, 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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B20 BXX is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2017.

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