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BV17 XNE

2017 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,558 mi
Last recorded99,558 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 XNE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 99,558 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 89,887 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 89,760 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 79,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 79,574 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 16 May 2023 68,659 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 68,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 57,307 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 46,316 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 42,258 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 42,258 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 XNE is a 2017 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV17 XNE, 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 XNE registered?

BV17 XNE is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 May 2017.

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