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VO17 XEA

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,018 mi
Last recorded49,018 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO17 XEA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 49,018 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2026 48,401 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 45,905 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 45,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 43,866 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 41,754 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 38,209 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 33,149 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2020 29,155 miles

offside front tyre worn inside edge and getting low

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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VO17 XEA is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO17 XEA, 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 VO17 XEA registered?

VO17 XEA is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is VO17 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO17 XEA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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