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CL03 SEV

2017 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,545 mi
Last recorded63,545 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL03 SEV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 63,545 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 53,878 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 45,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 45,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 37,934 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 37,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi, rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi furrells and brake pipe ends show initial signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi, rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

no oil in engine, service due

Pass 28 Jun 2022 32,235 miles

front wipers slightly streaky, torn at ends

service due

various brake pipes show signs of initial corrosion, advisable to clean and grease

Pass 22 Jun 2021 26,220 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm plus lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 26,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm plus lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 19,821 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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CL03 SEV is a 2017 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CL03 SEV, 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 CL03 SEV registered?

CL03 SEV is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 September 2017.

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