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AV67 UVJ

2017 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,551 mi
Last recorded121,551 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV67 UVJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 121,551 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 120,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven and flat spot below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 111,961 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 111,961 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 104,572 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 104,572 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 83,042 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 59,460 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 36,102 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 29,861 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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AV67 UVJ is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV67 UVJ, 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 AV67 UVJ registered?

AV67 UVJ is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 November 2017.

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