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DE17 VBN

2017 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,532 mi
Last recorded87,532 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 VBN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 87,532 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 87,532 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 78,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 68,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 57,735 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 46,352 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 35,773 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 27,979 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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DE17 VBN is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE17 VBN, 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 DE17 VBN registered?

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

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