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AY17 VVU

2017 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,649 mi
Last recorded66,649 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 VVU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 66,649 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 62,224 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 57,253 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 51,796 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 43,785 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 38,666 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 36,009 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 36,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 VVU is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

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

Is AY17 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 VVU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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