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YJ66 SHM

2017 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,761 mi
Last recorded28,761 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 SHM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 28,761 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 24,220 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 18,191 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 17,539 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 17,539 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 16,337 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 15,432 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 13,821 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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YJ66 SHM 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 YJ66 SHM, 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 YJ66 SHM registered?

YJ66 SHM is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2017.

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