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B4 JVR

2017 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,306 mi
Last recorded51,306 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 JVR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 51,306 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 51,304 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 46,839 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 41,426 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 36,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 32,806 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 32,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall cracking to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 24,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 22,154 miles
Pass 2 May 2020

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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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B4 JVR is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B4 JVR, 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 B4 JVR registered?

B4 JVR is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 May 2017.

Is B4 JVR safe to buy?

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