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SP17 GAU

2017 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,753 mi
Last recorded58,753 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP17 GAU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 58,753 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 50,722 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 50,722 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 41,128 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 31,982 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 31,982 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 22,892 miles

both front tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 9 Mar 2022 22,889 miles

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

both front tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 4 Mar 2021 13,756 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 6,129 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 6,118 miles

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

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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SP17 GAU is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SP17 GAU, 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 SP17 GAU registered?

SP17 GAU is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is SP17 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP17 GAU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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