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VU17 OZE

2017 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,871 mi
Last recorded107,871 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 107,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays/sills fitted

Fail 2 May 2025 107,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays/sills fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2024 98,771 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

inersill covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2023 90,682 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 82,060 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 63,215 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 46,724 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 OZE is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OZE, 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.

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What year was VU17 OZE registered?

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

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