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BD17 HVZ

2017 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,084 mi
Last recorded126,084 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 HVZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 126,084 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 126,084 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 112,086 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,089 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,278 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin and close to limit @ 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges and close to limit @ 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 83,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin and close to limit @ 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges and close to limit @ 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 69,658 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 57,326 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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BD17 HVZ 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 BD17 HVZ, 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 BD17 HVZ registered?

BD17 HVZ is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BD17 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 HVZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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