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AY17 VVL

2017 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,133 mi
Last recorded66,133 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 VVL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 66,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Offside Front Outer sidewall slight damage

Fail 26 Jan 2026 66,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Offside Front Outer sidewall slight damage

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 60,551 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 55,607 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 55,594 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 49,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking betwwen tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 41,736 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 32,489 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 27,420 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wipers slightly smearing

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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AY17 VVL is a 2017 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AY17 VVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY17 VVL registered?

AY17 VVL is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is AY17 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 VVL 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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