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AP15 MJP

2017 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,739 mi
Last recorded55,739 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 MJP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 55,739 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2025 81,865 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 81,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 45,718 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 45,717 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 65,989 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 39,257 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 39,257 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 50,896 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 30,168 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 29,770 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 38,994 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))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 25,774 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 32,993 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 21,228 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 26,831 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 26,783 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 17,218 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2019 23,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (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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AP15 MJP is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AP15 MJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP15 MJP registered?

AP15 MJP is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 April 2017.

Is AP15 MJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP15 MJP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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