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BC17 CKV

2017 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,411 mi
Last recorded97,411 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 CKV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 97,411 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 85,908 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 85,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not latching (7.1.2 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 74,087 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2022 57,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 47,988 miles
Pass 18 Jul 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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BC17 CKV is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BC17 CKV, 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 BC17 CKV registered?

BC17 CKV is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 July 2017.

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