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SM17 BXF

2017 Mazda 6

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,996 mi
Last recorded32,996 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 651,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 BXF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 32,996 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 32,996 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 28,639 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe swollen

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe swollen

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2024 28,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (detached) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pipe swollen

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe swollen

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 24,731 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2023 24,721 miles

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

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

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2022 20,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 17,861 miles
Pass 23 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 BXF is a 2017 Mazda 6 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BXF, 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 BXF registered?

SM17 BXF is a 2017 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is SM17 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 BXF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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