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SO17 SOJ

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,016 mi
Last recorded41,016 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 41,016 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 41,045 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 35,475 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 35,472 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 26,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes, both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 25,121 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 24,064 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 19,984 miles

undertrays

Pass 1 Jul 2020 14,509 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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SO17 SOJ is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?

SO17 SOJ is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is SO17 SOJ safe to buy?

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