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SM17 BXL

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,033 mi
Last recorded22,033 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 BXL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 22,033 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 19,281 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 16,381 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 16,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 12,249 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 9,946 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 7,845 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 6,534 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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 BXL is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

SM17 BXL is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is SM17 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 BXL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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