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YK17 MFD

2017 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,761 mi
Last recorded61,761 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 MFD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 61,761 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 54,260 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 54,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 47,015 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 40,455 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 40,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 34,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight pitting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight pitting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight pitting (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 34,193 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight pitting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight pitting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight pitting (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 28,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm blistering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm blistering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 24,313 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YK17 MFD is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK17 MFD, 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 YK17 MFD registered?

YK17 MFD is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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