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SFG 238

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,399 mi
Last recorded33,399 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFG 238
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 33,399 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 33,398 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 28,023 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 23,524 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge 185/65x15

Pass 18 Apr 2023 18,251 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 14,130 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 10,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 10,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 9,870 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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SFG 238 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 SFG 238, 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 SFG 238 registered?

SFG 238 is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is SFG 238 safe to buy?

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