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WL17 GVA

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,770 mi
Last recorded52,770 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL17 GVA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 52,770 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 49,270 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 42,325 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 35,696 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 28,937 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jul 2021 21,282 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 21,282 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & o/s/f 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 16,676 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 16,676 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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WL17 GVA 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 WL17 GVA, 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 WL17 GVA registered?

WL17 GVA is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is WL17 GVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL17 GVA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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