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A17 LAY

2018 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,505 mi
Last recorded25,505 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 LAY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 25,505 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 23,525 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 20,022 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 16,795 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 16,795 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 13,094 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F Headlamp Lens Cracked/Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S Tyre Outer Sidewalls Perishing (Kerb Rash) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2022 13,094 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F Headlamp Lens Cracked/Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S Tyre Outer Sidewalls Perishing (Kerb Rash) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 9,505 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wipers Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

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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A17 LAY is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 26,793 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 A17 LAY, 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 8 years old, this Mazda 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 LAY registered?

A17 LAY is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 June 2018.

Is A17 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 LAY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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