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Y30 PLB

2017 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,788 mi
Last recorded177,788 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 PLB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 177,788 miles

offside repeater indicater faulty

Pass 17 Apr 2026 101,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 177,275 miles

Offside repeater faulty

Pass 18 Apr 2025 79,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 176,157 miles

Offside repeater faulty

Fail 6 Feb 2025 176,157 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside repeater faulty

Pass 2 Apr 2024 66,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 169,631 miles

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

Offside repeater damaged and faulty

Pass 17 Apr 2023 56,214 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 138,953 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 47,433 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 109,062 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp inoperative

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 109,062 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp inoperative

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 44,094 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 87,641 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 87,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 37,973 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 75,754 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 75,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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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Y30 PLB is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y30 PLB, 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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Y30 PLB is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 February 2017.

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