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OV17 SVA

2017 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,701 mi
Last recorded45,701 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV17 SVA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 45,701 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 42,805 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 42,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 34,689 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 5 Aug 2024 34,689 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system wheel brake cylinder leaking (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

both front discs wearing lip on discs

both front pads look low inner pads

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2023 29,238 miles

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

front inner brake pads look low

handbrake high, adjustment required

Fail 23 Aug 2023 29,238 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre within outer tread

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

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

front inner brake pads look low

handbrake high, adjustment required

Pass 8 Sep 2022 25,882 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 21,666 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 21,665 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 18,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall no action required (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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OV17 SVA is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV17 SVA, 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 OV17 SVA registered?

OV17 SVA is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is OV17 SVA safe to buy?

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