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AP66 KBU

2017 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,982 mi
Last recorded48,982 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP66 KBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 48,982 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 41,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords lots of small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords lots of small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 35,570 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 30,517 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 26,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 24,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 18,823 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 18,820 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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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AP66 KBU is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Black 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 AP66 KBU, 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 AP66 KBU registered?

AP66 KBU is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 February 2017.

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