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AX66 DVZ

2017 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,238 mi
Last recorded130,238 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX66 DVZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 130,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 130,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 120,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 114,305 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 114,305 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 99,854 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 89,255 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 73,952 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 67,222 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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AX66 DVZ is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX66 DVZ, 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 AX66 DVZ registered?

AX66 DVZ is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is AX66 DVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX66 DVZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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