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BC17 YPX

2017 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,770 mi
Last recorded59,770 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 YPX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 59,770 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 59,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 54,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to tail joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracks within tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on shoulders, 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 54,545 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to tail joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracks within tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on shoulders, 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 49,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (BACK BOX) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 43,650 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 39,213 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 34,078 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 33,757 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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BC17 YPX is a 2017 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 BC17 YPX, 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 YPX registered?

BC17 YPX is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 August 2017.

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