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D17 VCB

2021 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,219 mi
Last recorded15,219 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Mazda 325,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 VCB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 15,219 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2026 33,475 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 12,914 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 12,914 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 29,586 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 10,178 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 24,688 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 21,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 18,385 miles

Handbrake travel is high and is on the limit of a failure

Pass 10 Feb 2021 13,908 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 11,018 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 10,084 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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D17 VCB is a 2021 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2021 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 25,425 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 D17 VCB, 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 5 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D17 VCB registered?

D17 VCB is a 2021 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 May 2021.

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