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GM17 VWG

2017 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,269 mi
Last recorded58,269 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 VWG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 58,269 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 58,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 49,036 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 39,523 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 34,719 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2022 34,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 24,421 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 17,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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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GM17 VWG is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GM17 VWG, 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 GM17 VWG registered?

GM17 VWG is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is GM17 VWG safe to buy?

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