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YJ17 MZB

2017 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,455 mi
Last recorded55,455 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 MZB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 55,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 46,954 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 39,900 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 37,007 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 31,204 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 31,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 9 Jun 2021 23,333 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 18,771 miles

front brakes are getting very low

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 MZB is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MZB, 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 MZB registered?

YJ17 MZB is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 July 2017.

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The MOT history for YJ17 MZB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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