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W123 AYR

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,075 mi
Last recorded29,075 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 AYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 29,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 26,905 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 24,721 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 22,571 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 20,291 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 19,434 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 19,333 miles
Pass 18 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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W123 AYR is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W123 AYR, 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 W123 AYR registered?

W123 AYR is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is W123 AYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W123 AYR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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