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AP17 VPT

2017 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,061 mi
Last recorded72,061 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 VPT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 72,061 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 64,062 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 55,034 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 55,032 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 45,075 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 35,791 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 28,856 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 25,374 miles

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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AP17 VPT 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 AP17 VPT, 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 AP17 VPT registered?

AP17 VPT is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is AP17 VPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 VPT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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