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DA17 BFK

2017 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,333 mi
Last recorded89,333 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 BFK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 89,333 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 81,811 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear inner brake pad looks low

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 74,347 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 74,347 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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 64,991 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 56,015 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 55,988 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 49,298 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2021 49,298 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (Also split) (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 39,676 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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DA17 BFK is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 DA17 BFK, 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 DA17 BFK registered?

DA17 BFK is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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