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AE17 SKU

2017 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,633 mi
Last recorded136,633 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 SKU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 136,633 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 26 Oct 2024 127,406 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 116,501 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 116,500 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 106,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 91,058 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 91,058 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 81,631 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 81,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 68,264 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 68,264 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AE17 SKU is a 2017 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 39,110 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 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE17 SKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE17 SKU registered?

AE17 SKU is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is AE17 SKU safe to buy?

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