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2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,965 mi
Last recorded39,965 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration342 GBB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 39,965 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 37,169 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 34,440 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 30,450 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 26,895 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 26,895 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 23,586 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Mar 2020 19,399 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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342 GBB is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 30,742 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 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 342 GBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 9 years old, this Mazda 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 342 GBB registered?

342 GBB is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is 342 GBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 342 GBB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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