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WJ17 DWM

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,717 mi
Last recorded65,717 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ17 DWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 65,717 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 62,023 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Forward rose bush in hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Forward rose bush in hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 54,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 46,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 39,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 35,382 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 32,899 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 30,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 30,718 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 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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WJ17 DWM is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJ17 DWM, 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 WJ17 DWM registered?

WJ17 DWM is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2017.

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