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SJ17 VJS

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,700 mi
Last recorded39,700 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 VJS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 39,700 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 39,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 37,517 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 37,515 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 33,810 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 30,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 30,195 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 27,327 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 27,326 miles

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

Offside Front 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 scored both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 20,429 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 4,656 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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SJ17 VJS is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Red 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 SJ17 VJS, 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 SJ17 VJS registered?

SJ17 VJS is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 August 2017.

Is SJ17 VJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ17 VJS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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