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SO17 BWL

2017 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,077 mi
Last recorded91,077 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO17 BWL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 91,077 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 91,065 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 73,737 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 73,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-60-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 55,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and centre area 3mm 185 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 185 60 16, offside rear has small cuts also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 44,271 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 33,276 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 29,088 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 26,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 BWL is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SO17 BWL, 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 SO17 BWL registered?

SO17 BWL is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is SO17 BWL safe to buy?

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