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AE17 SKX

2017 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,150 mi
Last recorded65,150 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 SKX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 65,150 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 53,386 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 45,293 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 35,868 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 35,867 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 33,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 22,854 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 19,960 miles

Front pads 5mm.

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 SKX is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

AE17 SKX is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 March 2017.

Is AE17 SKX safe to buy?

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