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PL17 BLJ

2017 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,054 mi
Last recorded63,054 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL17 BLJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 63,054 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 59,545 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 56,510 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 56,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 46,547 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both front bottom ball joints slight weeping of grease no free play / no ingress of dirt

Pass 1 Dec 2021 37,969 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 32,162 miles
Pass 20 Jun 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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PL17 BLJ is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 PL17 BLJ, 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 PL17 BLJ registered?

PL17 BLJ is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is PL17 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL17 BLJ 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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