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EJ61 EAJ

2017 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,164 mi
Last recorded62,164 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 EAJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 62,164 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 55,445 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 103,974 miles

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

clonk in steering column

Fail 22 Apr 2025 103,974 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

clonk in steering column

Pass 1 Jul 2024 48,231 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 97,883 miles

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

STEERING HAS SLIGHT KOCK IN COLUMM

Pass 21 Jun 2023 41,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 92,827 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 34,155 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 88,709 miles

steering has slight knock in column

Fail 4 Apr 2022 88,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering has slight knock in column

Pass 8 Jun 2021 27,769 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,047 miles

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

Slight knock in steering column

Pass 24 Jun 2020 21,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 19 Mar 2020 80,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,327 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,662 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,751 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 21 Mar 2017 29,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2016 23,645 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 18,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,928 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 18,521 miles

advise o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

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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EJ61 EAJ is a 2017 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ61 EAJ, 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 EJ61 EAJ registered?

EJ61 EAJ is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 June 2017.

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