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DC17 ULZ

2017 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,457 mi
Last recorded101,457 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 ULZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 101,457 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 101,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 92,708 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 82,767 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 82,767 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 71,396 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 60,185 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 49,179 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,393 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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DC17 ULZ is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 DC17 ULZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC17 ULZ registered?

DC17 ULZ is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is DC17 ULZ safe to buy?

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