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S8 BAK

2017 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,936 mi
Last recorded52,936 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 BAK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 52,936 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear just starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 55,893 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear just starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre tread , osf 3mm rotational 185 65 15 92 T XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 47,565 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 37,245 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 33,543 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 26,606 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 19,963 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 17,742 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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S8 BAK 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 S8 BAK, 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 S8 BAK registered?

S8 BAK is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is S8 BAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 BAK 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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