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BC66 BFE

2017 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,061 mi
Last recorded75,061 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 75,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cut benefit of doubt giving (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 66,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 60,684 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to suspension components in general

dampness to boot floor

Fail 1 Aug 2023 60,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to suspension components in general

dampness to boot floor

Pass 4 Aug 2022 50,859 miles

Under the vehicle front and Rear slightly general corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2022 50,854 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Under the vehicle front and Rear slightly general corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 45,119 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 31,205 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 27,054 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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BC66 BFE is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Black 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 BFE, 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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BC66 BFE is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 February 2017.

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