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VU17 ORA

2017 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,361 mi
Last recorded118,361 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 651,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 ORA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 118,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 118,361 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 104,548 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 104,548 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 86,708 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 86,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 69,203 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 52,184 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 42,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Apr 2021 42,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 34,632 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 34,632 miles

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

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

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 ORA is a 2017 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VU17 ORA, 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

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What year was VU17 ORA registered?

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

Is VU17 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 ORA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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