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YJ17 GCN

2017 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,325 mi
Last recorded34,325 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 GCN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 34,325 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 32,421 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 29,687 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 29,671 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 26,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 22,055 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 22,040 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 17,288 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 13,465 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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YJ17 GCN is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Black 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 YJ17 GCN, 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 YJ17 GCN registered?

YJ17 GCN is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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