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AU17 UWV

2017 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,464 mi
Last recorded43,464 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 UWV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 43,464 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms lamp on

Pass 23 May 2025 34,904 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 34,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2024 27,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

spanner light on dash

Fail 21 May 2024 27,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

spanner light on dash

Pass 26 May 2023 20,077 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES 7 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SPANNER SYMBOL ON DASH

Fail 19 May 2023 20,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES 7 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SPANNER SYMBOL ON DASH

Pass 11 Apr 2022 15,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP SPLITS IN TYRE IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 15,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP SPLITS IN TYRE IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 12,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre light cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper smeary

Fail 23 Mar 2021 12,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre light cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper smeary

Pass 25 Feb 2020 9,713 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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AU17 UWV is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AU17 UWV, 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 AU17 UWV registered?

AU17 UWV is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is AU17 UWV safe to buy?

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