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WJ17 UYP

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,818 mi
Last recorded51,818 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ17 UYP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 51,818 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 48,129 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 44,270 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 23 Jan 2024 44,268 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 39,923 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 35,794 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 35,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Thread depth also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 31,083 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 27,778 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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WJ17 UYP is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Red 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 WJ17 UYP, 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 WJ17 UYP registered?

WJ17 UYP is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 March 2017.

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