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AF17 SSK

2017 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,040 mi
Last recorded45,040 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 SSK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 45,040 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2025 40,017 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2024 34,424 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both, smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 28,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 24,920 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 21,287 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 21,286 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 19,430 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2020

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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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AF17 SSK is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF17 SSK, 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 AF17 SSK registered?

AF17 SSK is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is AF17 SSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 SSK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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