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DE17 UZU

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,381 mi
Last recorded80,381 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 UZU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 80,381 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 80,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 65,109 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 65,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2023 54,482 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 41,615 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 32,755 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside & nearside rear ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 29,905 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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DE17 UZU 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 75%.

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 DE17 UZU, 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 DE17 UZU registered?

DE17 UZU is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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