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R44 ELF

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,401 mi
Last recorded38,401 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 ELF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2026 38,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 35,246 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 31,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 28,743 miles

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

Vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 25 Jul 2022 25,934 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 23,040 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 20,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear inner edge

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some underbody components

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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R44 ELF is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R44 ELF, 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 R44 ELF registered?

R44 ELF is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 August 2017.

Is R44 ELF safe to buy?

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