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VK17 EXH

2017 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,225 mi
Last recorded84,225 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 651,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 EXH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 84,225 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 84,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 77,586 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 68,686 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 52,325 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 37,808 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 24,254 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 24,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 14,374 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 14,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 14,210 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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VK17 EXH is a 2017 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 51,846 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 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK17 EXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 9 years old, this Mazda 6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VK17 EXH registered?

VK17 EXH is a 2017 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is VK17 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK17 EXH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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