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AY67 WZW

2017 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,225 mi
Last recorded90,225 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY67 WZW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 90,225 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Perishing Slightly, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing Slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 90,225 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Perishing Slightly, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing Slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside/Outside (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 82,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre not fitted according to instructions asymmetric

Pass 13 Feb 2024 75,107 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 75,100 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 62,315 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 46,268 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 46,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2021 32,495 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 31,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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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AY67 WZW is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AY67 WZW, 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 AY67 WZW registered?

AY67 WZW is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 September 2017.

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