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SM17 BXZ

2017 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,708 mi
Last recorded84,708 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 BXZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 84,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and off side rear exposed pipe sections under wheel arches have been coated not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 71,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at Flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 71,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at Flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 63,292 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 50,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 45,385 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 45,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Reset during test (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 35,641 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 35,641 miles

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

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 BXZ is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM17 BXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM17 BXZ registered?

SM17 BXZ is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 August 2017.

Is SM17 BXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 BXZ 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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