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WN17 WAU

2017 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,947 mi
Last recorded40,947 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN17 WAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 40,947 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Hub (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 35,439 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 30,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cuts. lowest point 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Hub bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cuts. lowest point 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 24,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 17,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 14,557 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 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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WN17 WAU is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WN17 WAU, 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

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What year was WN17 WAU registered?

WN17 WAU is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 2017.

Is WN17 WAU safe to buy?

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