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EY17 PYJ

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,510 mi
Last recorded76,510 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY17 PYJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 76,510 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 68,666 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 59,407 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing 185/60/16

Pass 3 Mar 2023 49,932 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 41,277 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 32,727 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 28,168 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 28,168 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Between front pipe and catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers poor clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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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EY17 PYJ 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 87.5%.

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 EY17 PYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY17 PYJ registered?

EY17 PYJ is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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The MOT history for EY17 PYJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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