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PL17 NFM

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,557 mi
Last recorded62,557 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL17 NFM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 62,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 57,869 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 57,845 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 51,209 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing prematurely on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2023 45,412 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,907 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 30,367 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 24,434 miles
Pass 13 Jul 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 NFM is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Red 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 PL17 NFM, 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 NFM registered?

PL17 NFM is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 July 2017.

Is PL17 NFM safe to buy?

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