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FV17 ZHJ

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,239 mi
Last recorded78,239 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 ZHJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 78,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre feathered inner edge

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 73,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread + feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 64,452 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 50,886 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 39,413 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 35,268 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 35,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 29,168 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 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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FV17 ZHJ 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV17 ZHJ, 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 FV17 ZHJ registered?

FV17 ZHJ is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 July 2017.

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The MOT history for FV17 ZHJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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