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GK17 VZV

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,659 mi
Last recorded80,659 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK17 VZV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 80,659 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 69,823 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 57,176 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,245 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 39,160 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 31,710 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 31,710 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,957 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 26,819 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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GK17 VZV 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 GK17 VZV, 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 GK17 VZV registered?

GK17 VZV is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is GK17 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK17 VZV 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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