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VU17 OWA

2017 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,606 mi
Last recorded19,606 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 OWA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 19,606 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 19,185 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 17,811 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 16,226 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 14,707 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 13,768 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 29 Feb 2020 12,811 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 OWA is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU17 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

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

Is VU17 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 OWA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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