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WR17 ZMO

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,050 mi
Last recorded41,050 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 41,050 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 40,288 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))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 40,190 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 35,614 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 31,004 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 29,418 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 20,519 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 14,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc pads not making full contact inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions test only just passed

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 ZMO is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZMO, 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 WR17 ZMO registered?

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

Is WR17 ZMO safe to buy?

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