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BV17 OVZ

2017 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,401 mi
Last recorded56,401 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 OVZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 56,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heatshield not fully secure

Pass 14 Jun 2025 49,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 53,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing[corroded] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing[corroded] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing[corroded] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 40,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR brake disc outer face rusty and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe to flexible hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe to flexible hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose OSF door mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe to flexible hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 36,504 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 36,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 33,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 29,309 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 OVZ is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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