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VE17 HNL

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,074 mi
Last recorded43,074 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE17 HNL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 43,074 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 43,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 36,651 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 30,320 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 23,739 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread (3mm)

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on tread (3mm)

Pass 16 Jul 2021 17,845 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 12,523 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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VE17 HNL is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VE17 HNL, 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 VE17 HNL registered?

VE17 HNL is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is VE17 HNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE17 HNL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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