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CU17 YLC

2017 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,241 mi
Last recorded101,241 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU17 YLC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 101,241 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 96,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 90,604 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 82,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 82,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 67,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 53,672 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 47,605 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 47,605 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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CU17 YLC is a 2017 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU17 YLC, 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 CU17 YLC registered?

CU17 YLC is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is CU17 YLC safe to buy?

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