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EP17 EFO

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,733 mi
Last recorded100,733 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP17 EFO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 100,733 miles

Nearside damage to sill and doors

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 90,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil level minimum

tpms light on

Fail 28 Mar 2025 90,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre edge of tyre non repairable ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level minimum

tpms light on

Pass 27 Mar 2024 79,087 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshener ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 67,386 miles

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 22 Mar 2022 58,201 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 58,198 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 48,606 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 43,681 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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EP17 EFO is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Red 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 EP17 EFO, 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 EP17 EFO registered?

EP17 EFO is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is EP17 EFO safe to buy?

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