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AY67 WZU

2017 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,780 mi
Last recorded53,780 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY67 WZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 53,780 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 53,345 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 53,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 50,676 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 44,634 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 40,272 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 39,488 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 36,793 miles

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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AY67 WZU is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY67 WZU, 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 AY67 WZU registered?

AY67 WZU is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is AY67 WZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY67 WZU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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