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WG17 NVZ

2017 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,318 mi
Last recorded54,318 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG17 NVZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 54,318 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 54,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 47,986 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 39,110 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 30,596 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 19,503 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 10,696 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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WG17 NVZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WG17 NVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WG17 NVZ?

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What year was WG17 NVZ registered?

WG17 NVZ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 2017.

Is WG17 NVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG17 NVZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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