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BC17 YPV

2017 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,871 mi
Last recorded22,871 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 22,871 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 21,708 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 20,148 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 20,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 18,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside mirror by-fold function not operating correctly

Pass 30 Jul 2021 16,448 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread

Fail 30 Jul 2021 16,448 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 15,286 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 YPV 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 75%.

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 BC17 YPV, 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 YPV registered?

BC17 YPV is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 August 2017.

Is BC17 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 YPV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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