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BC17 DYO

2017 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,016 mi
Last recorded73,016 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 DYO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 73,016 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 7 Aug 2024 65,832 miles

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 19 Aug 2023 57,399 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 45,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Fail 28 Jul 2022 45,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 9 Aug 2021 31,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 19 Aug 2020 24,711 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked/holed but no white light visible

Pass 7 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 DYO is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DYO, 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 DYO registered?

BC17 DYO is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 July 2017.

Is BC17 DYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 DYO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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