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AO17 UML

2017 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,137 mi
Last recorded81,137 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 UML
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 81,137 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 71,922 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 62,227 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 52,975 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 42,510 miles

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

both rear tyres worn out of shape

both windscreen wipers not fully clearing screen

Pass 29 Jun 2020 33,792 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 33,792 miles

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

Pass 16 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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AO17 UML is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 AO17 UML, 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 AO17 UML registered?

AO17 UML is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is AO17 UML safe to buy?

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