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NU17 MLJ

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,786 mi
Last recorded53,786 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU17 MLJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 53,786 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank heatshield insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2026 53,786 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel tank heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2025 49,033 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 44,858 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 40,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tail end. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tail end. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 34,885 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 29,273 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 26,107 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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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NU17 MLJ is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Red 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 NU17 MLJ, 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 NU17 MLJ registered?

NU17 MLJ is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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