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VU17 TMX

2017 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,103 mi
Last recorded81,103 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 TMX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 81,103 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 81,103 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 70,810 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 70,800 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,705 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 60,705 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 45,890 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Offside Front Fog lamp slightly insecure

Fail 24 Aug 2022 45,880 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting fully (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting fully (7.1.2 (c))

Engine oil level on minimum

Offside Front Fog lamp slightly insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2021 29,759 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 19,506 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 16,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 TMX is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

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

Is VU17 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 TMX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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