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R3 XHF

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,367 mi
Last recorded51,367 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 XHF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 51,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front small cut in tyre tread

Pass 14 Aug 2025 43,357 miles

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

chip in windscreen

knocking from steering when operated

Pass 14 Aug 2024 35,131 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

tpms system indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 15 Aug 2023 26,360 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 26,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 24,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 20,891 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 22 Mar 2021 17,214 miles

front disc slight lip

front pads worn very low, roughly 2mm remaining

front wipers starting to smear

object in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2020 15,739 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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R3 XHF 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R3 XHF, 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 R3 XHF registered?

R3 XHF is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 September 2017.

Is R3 XHF safe to buy?

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