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VK17 SXL

2017 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,079 mi
Last recorded92,079 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 SXL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 92,079 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Around front bush, regular assessment advised as unable to see around the whole bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Around front bush, regular assessment advised as unable to see around the whole bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 80,167 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 70,049 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2023 57,054 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 57,054 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 47,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 39,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 31,979 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 May 2020 31,979 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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VK17 SXL is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK17 SXL, 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 VK17 SXL registered?

VK17 SXL is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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