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OW66 MXV

2017 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,060 mi
Last recorded51,060 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW66 MXV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 51,060 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 45,374 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 45,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 38,298 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts to both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jan 2023 32,031 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 25,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 25,953 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 21,894 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 17,721 miles

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

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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OW66 MXV is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OW66 MXV, 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 OW66 MXV registered?

OW66 MXV is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is OW66 MXV safe to buy?

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