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SO17 HYC

2017 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,939 mi
Last recorded27,939 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO17 HYC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 27,939 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 22,225 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 22,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 11,866 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 11,588 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 11,588 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 10,140 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 8,792 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 7,407 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 HYC is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

SO17 HYC is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 August 2017.

Is SO17 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO17 HYC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO17 HYC have outstanding finance?

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