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GU17 VKT

2017 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,870 mi
Last recorded132,870 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 651,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU17 VKT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 132,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 113,581 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 113,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 98,887 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 98,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 78,772 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 63,219 miles

auxiliary drive belt stress cracked

Fail 3 Mar 2022 63,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

auxiliary drive belt stress cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2021 51,009 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 42,427 miles

Both front tyres starting to edge off

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer ()

Stone chip in windscreen

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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GU17 VKT is a 2017 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 51,846 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 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU17 VKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 9 years old, this Mazda 6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GU17 VKT registered?

GU17 VKT is a 2017 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is GU17 VKT safe to buy?

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