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EGZ 5246

2017 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,395 mi
Last recorded58,395 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGZ 5246
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 58,395 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Damaged, but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.

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))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 58,395 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Damaged, but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Rectified at the time of test. (4.1.2 (a))

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 4 Mar 2025 48,865 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 48,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 37,806 miles

Front Bumper damaged and not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 37,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper damaged and not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 2mm, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp is illuminated and indicating a low tyre pressure

Pass 1 Mar 2023 28,770 miles

Front under tray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front nearside rear offside rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 20,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2021 15,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2020 12,770 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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EGZ 5246 is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EGZ 5246, 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 EGZ 5246 registered?

EGZ 5246 is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 January 2017.

Is EGZ 5246 safe to buy?

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