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AE51 OKE

2017 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,509 mi
Last recorded60,509 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 OKE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 60,509 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 12 Feb 2025 54,820 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 54,818 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))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded on the inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 48,916 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 43,468 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))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 43,468 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 36,694 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 29,640 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Feb 2020 25,423 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 25,075 miles

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))

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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AE51 OKE is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE51 OKE, 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 AE51 OKE registered?

AE51 OKE is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is AE51 OKE safe to buy?

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