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SW17 UEO

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,360 mi
Last recorded69,360 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 UEO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 69,360 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at front of rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes heavily coated at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 69,352 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at front of rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes heavily coated at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 58,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres getting worn

slight lag on nearside rear brake

Pass 24 Apr 2024 51,058 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 51,055 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

parking brake performance low on nearside rear

Pass 25 Apr 2023 42,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 34,066 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight tear but clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 34,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight tear but clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 26,116 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 26,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 26,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front brake disc inner surfaces rusty and brakes gripping slightly

Fail 21 Aug 2020 26,075 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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SW17 UEO is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SW17 UEO, 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 SW17 UEO registered?

SW17 UEO is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 August 2017.

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