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AB05 CUT

2017 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,988 mi
Last recorded51,988 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 CUT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 51,988 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 49,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 46,942 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 43,508 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 32,915 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 32,915 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 21,352 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 17,168 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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AB05 CUT is a 2017 Mazda 2 in White 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 AB05 CUT, 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 AB05 CUT registered?

AB05 CUT is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 September 2017.

Is AB05 CUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB05 CUT 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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