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WR04 RAE

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,122 mi
Last recorded53,122 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 RAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 53,122 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2025 46,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 40,145 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 32,290 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 24,579 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 17,658 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 17,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides dipped beam too high. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 13,318 miles
Pass 2 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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WR04 RAE is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WR04 RAE, 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 WR04 RAE registered?

WR04 RAE is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 2017.

Is WR04 RAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR04 RAE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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