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VA66 HYR

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,092 mi
Last recorded45,092 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA66 HYR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 45,092 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 45,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 43,080 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 41,708 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 35,176 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 29,033 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 23,939 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 22,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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VA66 HYR 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 VA66 HYR, 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 VA66 HYR registered?

VA66 HYR is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 January 2017.

Is VA66 HYR safe to buy?

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