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GH17 FGG

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,851 mi
Last recorded47,851 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH17 FGG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 47,851 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2026 47,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside worn and showing signs of overheating. Offside corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly cracking but no visible cord or ply yet. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 47,716 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Small wires chewed near battery - unknown use. (4.11 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside worn and showing signs of overheating. Offside corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly cracking but no visible cord or ply yet. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 47,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc and pads showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 47,332 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 46,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 45,761 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 44,671 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,487 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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GH17 FGG 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 GH17 FGG, 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 GH17 FGG registered?

GH17 FGG is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 March 2017.

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