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ET17 WPE

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,066 mi
Last recorded48,066 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET17 WPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 48,066 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 42,808 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 42,808 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 37,211 miles

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

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2023 29,932 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 24,636 miles

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2021 20,471 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 18,650 miles
Pass 13 Jul 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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ET17 WPE is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ET17 WPE, 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 ET17 WPE registered?

ET17 WPE is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2017.

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The MOT history for ET17 WPE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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