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BC66 AVB

2017 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,054 mi
Last recorded67,054 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC66 AVB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 67,054 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 58,193 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 46,921 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 36,727 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 36,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 26,372 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 24,290 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Lower sticker in swept area

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 21,571 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2020 21,571 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

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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BC66 AVB is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 BC66 AVB, 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 BC66 AVB registered?

BC66 AVB is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 January 2017.

Is BC66 AVB safe to buy?

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