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B23 MJK

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,501 mi
Last recorded42,501 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 MJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 42,501 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 42,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 35,955 miles

Slight play nearside rear lower arm bush

Pass 12 Apr 2024 32,083 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 27,625 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 23,093 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 19,008 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 19,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 15,874 miles
Pass 20 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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B23 MJK is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B23 MJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B23 MJK registered?

B23 MJK is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2017.

Is B23 MJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 MJK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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