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FG17 YLX

2017 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,676 mi
Last recorded89,676 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 YLX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 89,676 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MOTOR RUNNING PERMANENTLY TO SWING MIRROR OUT. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM/AXLE. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 89,675 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MOTOR RUNNING PERMANENTLY TO SWING MIRROR OUT. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM/AXLE. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 72,223 miles

both front tyres wearing low

n/s/r tyre waring low

slight damaged to n/s door mirror unit

Fail 20 Mar 2025 72,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing low

front discs damaged

n/s/r tyre waring low

slight damaged to n/s door mirror unit

Pass 11 Apr 2024 57,092 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edges on 3m

n/s rear tyre on 2.5m cracking/perishing

o/s front tyre on 3m cracking/perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2023 42,739 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 40,129 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 30,736 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 26,048 miles
Pass 6 Apr 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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FG17 YLX is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Black 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 FG17 YLX, 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 FG17 YLX registered?

FG17 YLX is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 April 2017.

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