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EK17 KZM

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,101 mi
Last recorded71,101 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 KZM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 71,101 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 65,639 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 58,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2023 55,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 23 Jun 2022 48,590 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn close to cords / recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 48,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn close to cords / recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 44,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2020 40,295 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 40,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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EK17 KZM is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK17 KZM, 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 EK17 KZM registered?

EK17 KZM is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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