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PL17 VVS

2017 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,458 mi
Last recorded43,458 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL17 VVS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 43,458 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 43,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 39,704 miles

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear light lens damaged+taped both

Fail 9 Apr 2025 39,704 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged+taped both

Pass 26 Apr 2024 37,423 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 37,423 miles

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 34,783 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 27,556 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 27,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 19,859 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 11,782 miles

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 VVS is a 2017 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

PL17 VVS is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is PL17 VVS safe to buy?

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