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AP66 AUO

2017 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,018 mi
Last recorded74,018 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP66 AUO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 74,018 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 74,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 62,601 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s slight play ()

Pass 8 Jan 2024 51,756 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 43,633 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 43,633 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four corners. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four corner 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 34,644 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 27,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 23,279 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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AP66 AUO is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP66 AUO, 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 AP66 AUO registered?

AP66 AUO is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 January 2017.

Is AP66 AUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP66 AUO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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