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VU17 OUV

2017 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,571 mi
Last recorded89,571 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 89,571 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 89,546 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 73,772 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 66,792 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 56,335 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 46,696 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 38,423 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 31,351 miles

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

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

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 OUV is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OUV, 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 OUV registered?

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

Is VU17 OUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 OUV 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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