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DC17 DFA

2017 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,783 mi
Last recorded55,783 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 DFA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 55,783 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 46,274 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 36,581 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 26,892 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 19,542 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 17,648 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 15,228 miles
Pass 23 Jul 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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DC17 DFA is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DC17 DFA, 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 DC17 DFA registered?

DC17 DFA is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is DC17 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC17 DFA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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