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BG17 YLZ

2017 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,324 mi
Last recorded83,324 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 230,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 YLZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 83,324 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,753 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 67,443 miles

n/s/f fog lamp filling up with water unit/glass discolored

stone chips front windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2023 57,949 miles

n/s/f fog lamp filling up with water/discolored

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2022 47,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 37,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 30,794 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 30,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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BG17 YLZ 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 BG17 YLZ, 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 BG17 YLZ registered?

BG17 YLZ is a 2017 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is BG17 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 YLZ 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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