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AY17 YRM

2017 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,098 mi
Last recorded90,098 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 YRM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 90,098 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 83,753 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 80,691 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 80,689 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 68,269 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 68,268 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 59,600 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 59,599 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 47,542 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 40,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 35,978 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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AY17 YRM is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YRM, 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 AY17 YRM registered?

AY17 YRM is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 March 2017.

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The MOT history for AY17 YRM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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