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BC66 BDV

2017 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,036 mi
Last recorded70,036 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC66 BDV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 70,036 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 68,215 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 66,475 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 54,373 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH / DOT CODE 2018 / 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2023 54,366 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR PADS BELOW LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH / DOT CODE 2018 / 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 43,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/60 r16 92v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3-4mm 205/60 r16 92v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 30,105 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 24,781 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 24,461 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 24,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 BDV is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BDV, 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 BDV registered?

BC66 BDV is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 January 2017.

Is BC66 BDV safe to buy?

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