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VU17 WUG

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,740 mi
Last recorded39,740 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 WUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 39,740 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 31,573 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 30,742 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 27,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 22,822 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 22,822 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 19,179 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 14,939 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 12,399 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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VU17 WUG is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 VU17 WUG, 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 VU17 WUG registered?

VU17 WUG is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is VU17 WUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 WUG 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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