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551 AXJ

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,763 mi
Last recorded27,763 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration551 AXJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 27,763 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 27,762 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 25,109 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 22,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 19,195 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 17,273 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 14,419 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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551 AXJ is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 551 AXJ, 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 551 AXJ registered?

551 AXJ is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2017.

Is 551 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 551 AXJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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