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WR17 YRF

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,227 mi
Last recorded51,227 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR17 YRF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 51,227 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 45,332 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 39,723 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 39,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 32,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 27,989 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 27,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to nsr outer sidewall to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 23,634 miles

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

TPMS light on indicating low tyre pressures on one or more tyres

Pass 22 Jan 2020 17,539 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2.7mm

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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WR17 YRF is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WR17 YRF, 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 WR17 YRF registered?

WR17 YRF is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is WR17 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR17 YRF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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