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CF17 VZS

2017 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,778 mi
Last recorded68,778 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF17 VZS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 68,778 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 68,773 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 59,883 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 53,012 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 53,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 44,770 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 44,770 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 37,150 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 33,133 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 33,139 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020

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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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CF17 VZS is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 CF17 VZS, 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 CF17 VZS registered?

CF17 VZS is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 June 2017.

Is CF17 VZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF17 VZS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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