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AU17 UVW

2017 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,952 mi
Last recorded73,952 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 UVW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 73,952 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 64,502 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 64,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 55,392 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 45,674 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,706 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 39,815 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 36,560 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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AU17 UVW is a 2017 Mazda 2 in Red 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 AU17 UVW, 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 AU17 UVW registered?

AU17 UVW is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is AU17 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 UVW 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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