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AW53 YYW

2017 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,121 mi
Last recorded85,121 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW53 YYW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 85,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 82,096 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 79,080 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 68,546 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 68,524 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 58,989 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items ...

Fail 13 Jan 2022 58,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty filled up ,,, (3.5 (a))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items ...

Pass 13 Jan 2021 41,441 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 41,441 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 34,731 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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AW53 YYW is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel 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 AW53 YYW, 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 AW53 YYW registered?

AW53 YYW is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 January 2017.

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