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SM17 BWX

2017 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,639 mi
Last recorded68,639 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 651,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 BWX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 68,639 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 68,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 60,698 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 60,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 50,996 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 50,983 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level well above maximum (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 39,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, inside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 27,258 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 26,230 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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SM17 BWX is a 2017 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 51,846 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 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM17 BWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 9 years old, this Mazda 6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM17 BWX registered?

SM17 BWX is a 2017 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is SM17 BWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 BWX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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