2017 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · K296 HRM
2017 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 2017. Recorded mileage 118,459 km. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 118,459 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K296 HRM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2022
- 118,459 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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K296 HRM MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2017 Mazda Mx-5 (K296 HRM) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (ND)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Manual Gearbox Failure on Early CarsSerious
Early ND1 2.0-litre manuals had weak internals that could develop whine, baulking shifts or outright gear failure, especially if driven hard.
- Clutch Pedal Bracket / Linkage CreakingModerate
Some early ND cars develop creaks or inconsistent clutch take-up from wear around the clutch pedal bracket and linkage area.
- Rear Suspension Hub Carrier Spherical Bushing Play and ClunkingModerate
The multi-link rear suspension on the ND MX-5 uses spherical bearing pillow-ball bushings within the aluminium rear hub carriers (knuckles) to control wheel geometry. Over UK roads, moisture, road salt and grit penetrate the rubber dust seals, causing the internal spherical joints to corrode and develop excessive play. This produces a noticeable rear-end knocking noise over bumps, vague high-speed stability, and an automatic UK MOT failure for excessive play in a suspension pin, bush or joint. Mazda does not supply replacement bushes separately, quoting £900–£1,600 to replace complete hub assemblies; however, independent specialists fit aftermarket polyurethane or spherical replacement bush kits (such as Polybush or Powerflex) on the car.
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