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SM17 VTK

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,865 mi
Last recorded86,865 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 86,865 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 79,209 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 64,888 miles

Nearside Front foglamp insecure

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heatshield insecure at fuel tank

Fail 18 Jul 2024 64,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/16 bridgestone (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front foglamp insecure

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heatshield insecure at fuel tank

Pass 20 Jul 2023 51,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light insecure (bumper trim missing)

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

spanner light on

Pass 26 Jul 2022 36,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear wiper blade badly torn

Pass 24 Jul 2021 21,784 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 15,698 miles
Pass 22 Jun 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 VTK 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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

SM17 VTK is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is SM17 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 VTK 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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