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BV17 LYK

2017 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,018 mi
Last recorded69,018 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 LYK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 69,018 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 62,539 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 54,728 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 45,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 40,764 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 29,163 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 29,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 23,580 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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BV17 LYK is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV17 LYK, 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 BV17 LYK registered?

BV17 LYK is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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