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SO17 OZV

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,386 mi
Last recorded40,386 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO17 OZV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 40,386 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 34,184 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 26,182 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 22,462 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres around 3 mm 185 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 22,462 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres around 3 mm 185 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 17,314 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 10,859 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 1,105 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 OZV is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OZV, 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 OZV registered?

SO17 OZV is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is SO17 OZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO17 OZV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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