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BC17 DYU

2017 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,669 mi
Last recorded43,669 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 DYU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 43,669 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 38,942 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 33,684 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 28,455 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 23,975 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 23,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 19,896 miles
Pass 12 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 DYU is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 DYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC17 DYU registered?

BC17 DYU is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 July 2017.

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The MOT history for BC17 DYU 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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