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GU17 VLZ

2017 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,639 mi
Last recorded147,639 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 651,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 147,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 129,110 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 110,129 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 110,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 92,973 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 79,126 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,889 miles

Central Front Inner Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior rear view mirror loose. ()

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides front tyres have numerous small cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 2.5 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 2.5 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020

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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 VLZ is a 2017 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

GU17 VLZ is a 2017 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is GU17 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU17 VLZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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