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WD17 HVR

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,162 mi
Last recorded32,162 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD17 HVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 32,162 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 32,160 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 30,608 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 28,441 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 26,212 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER ROSE JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER ROSE JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER ROSE JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER ROSE JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 22,527 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACES VERY SLIGHT. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 18,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 14,601 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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WD17 HVR is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 WD17 HVR, 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 WD17 HVR registered?

WD17 HVR is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 2017.

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