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VK17 YLB

2017 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,129 mi
Last recorded39,129 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 651,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 39,129 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 33,939 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2025 33,938 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and Shields fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2024 29,327 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Wipers Smeary

Pass 4 Mar 2023 26,444 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Mar 2022 23,391 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 23,385 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 21,679 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Mar 2020 20,994 miles

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 YLB is a 2017 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

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

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