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SM17 BWJ

2017 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,334 mi
Last recorded75,334 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 BWJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 75,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes excluding nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 66,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES AT ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

SUMP CORRODED

Pass 18 Jun 2024 56,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 48,391 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 48,391 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 38,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 38,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front daylight running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 28,399 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 19,401 miles
Pass 23 May 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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SM17 BWJ is a 2017 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM17 BWJ, 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 SM17 BWJ registered?

SM17 BWJ is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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