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DE17 VAU

2017 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,137 mi
Last recorded64,137 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 VAU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 64,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 64,137 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 49,001 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 49,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2024 32,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn, REPLACE ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and stepped. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 24,339 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2022 12,722 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 12,719 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2021 11,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 11,174 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 9,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 x cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 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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DE17 VAU is a 2017 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE17 VAU, 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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DE17 VAU is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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