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FY17 VUM

2017 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,495 mi
Last recorded43,495 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 VUM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 43,495 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 43,489 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2025 36,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 36,435 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 29,319 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 27,679 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 25,901 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 24,901 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 24,901 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 24,394 miles
Pass 19 Jun 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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FY17 VUM is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY17 VUM, 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 FY17 VUM registered?

FY17 VUM is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is FY17 VUM safe to buy?

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