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VU17 OPN

2017 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,890 mi
Last recorded95,890 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 651,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 OPN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 95,890 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2026 95,890 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 85,926 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 225/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 73,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 63,593 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 53,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 45,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 38,422 miles

nearside rear tyre abnormally worn and close to limit

some scoring on rear brake discs

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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VU17 OPN is a 2017 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU17 OPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU17 OPN?

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What year was VU17 OPN registered?

VU17 OPN is a 2017 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is VU17 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 OPN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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