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GK17 WAE

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,117 mi
Last recorded66,117 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK17 WAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 66,117 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 60,104 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 57,539 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 50,767 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 41,837 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 30,916 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 30,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2020 27,191 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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GK17 WAE is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 GK17 WAE, 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 GK17 WAE registered?

GK17 WAE is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is GK17 WAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK17 WAE 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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