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HG17 YLU

2017 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,501 mi
Last recorded76,501 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG17 YLU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 76,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 70,178 miles

Nearside Front headlamp badly condensated

Pass 6 Jul 2024 60,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 53,170 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside 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))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 32,894 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 24,125 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres light cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 24,125 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres light cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 16,768 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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HG17 YLU is a 2017 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HG17 YLU, 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 HG17 YLU registered?

HG17 YLU is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is HG17 YLU safe to buy?

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