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VU17 OTY

2017 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,789 mi
Last recorded20,789 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 OTY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 20,789 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 19,772 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 19,772 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 18,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pads low inner pads wear marker close to disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 17,316 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 17,316 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 16,038 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 14,554 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 13,554 miles

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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VU17 OTY is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU17 OTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU17 OTY registered?

VU17 OTY is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is VU17 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 OTY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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