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BF17 ZBV

2017 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,043 mi
Last recorded101,043 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 ZBV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 101,043 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 101,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 91,591 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 82,957 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 76,414 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 70,982 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 70,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 67,539 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 54,951 miles

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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BF17 ZBV is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel 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 BF17 ZBV, 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 BF17 ZBV registered?

BF17 ZBV is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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