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BA63 GGU

2017 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,487 mi
Last recorded125,487 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA63 GGU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 125,487 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 125,487 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 108,895 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 89,442 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2023 88,372 miles

dash saying oil change engine oil level over filled above max on dip stick

dpf malfunction lamp flashing on dash

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2023 88,372 miles

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

dash saying oil change engine oil level over filled above max on dip stick

dpf malfunction lamp flashing on dash

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2022 73,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,131 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 40,350 miles

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

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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BA63 GGU is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel 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 BA63 GGU, 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 BA63 GGU registered?

BA63 GGU is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is BA63 GGU safe to buy?

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