2017 Mazda MX-5 1.5L Petrol · YB66 VWU
2017 Mazda MX-5 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2017. Recorded mileage 69,767 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB66 VWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 69,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YB66 VWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Mazda Mx-5 (YB66 VWU) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YB66 VWU Mileage History
- 15/09/202365,800 mi
- 05/09/202468,902 mi+3,102 mi
- 05/09/202468,902 mi
- 04/11/202569,621 mi+719 mi
- 07/04/202669,767 mi+146 mi
Average of roughly 1,550 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (ND)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Manual Gearbox Failure on Early CarsSerious
Early ND1 2.0-litre manuals had weak internals that could develop whine, baulking shifts or outright gear failure, especially if driven hard.
- Clutch Pedal Bracket / Linkage CreakingModerate
Some early ND cars develop creaks or inconsistent clutch take-up from wear around the clutch pedal bracket and linkage area.
- Rear Suspension Hub Carrier Spherical Bushing Play and ClunkingModerate
The multi-link rear suspension on the ND MX-5 uses spherical bearing pillow-ball bushings within the aluminium rear hub carriers (knuckles) to control wheel geometry. Over UK roads, moisture, road salt and grit penetrate the rubber dust seals, causing the internal spherical joints to corrode and develop excessive play. This produces a noticeable rear-end knocking noise over bumps, vague high-speed stability, and an automatic UK MOT failure for excessive play in a suspension pin, bush or joint. Mazda does not supply replacement bushes separately, quoting £900–£1,600 to replace complete hub assemblies; however, independent specialists fit aftermarket polyurethane or spherical replacement bush kits (such as Polybush or Powerflex) on the car.
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