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YS17 KNJ

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,465 mi
Last recorded34,465 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS17 KNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 34,465 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 32,974 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 31,452 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 29,147 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 26,669 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 26,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 24,870 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 23,716 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 22,856 miles
Pass 26 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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YS17 KNJ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YS17 KNJ, 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 YS17 KNJ registered?

YS17 KNJ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 2017.

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