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SO17 AYU

2017 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,449 mi
Last recorded49,449 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO17 AYU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 49,449 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 46,453 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 43,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 38,760 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 34,638 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 30,481 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 23,534 miles

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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SO17 AYU is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SO17 AYU, 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 SO17 AYU registered?

SO17 AYU is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 August 2017.

Is SO17 AYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO17 AYU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO17 AYU have outstanding finance?

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