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SL17 DSU

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,815 mi
Last recorded27,815 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 DSU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 27,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 27,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 18,615 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2025 18,614 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 17,120 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 17,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 15,721 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 13,496 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 May 2021 11,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 9,178 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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SL17 DSU 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 72.7%.

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 SL17 DSU, 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 SL17 DSU registered?

SL17 DSU is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is SL17 DSU safe to buy?

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