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DE17 VEK

2017 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,397 mi
Last recorded108,397 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 VEK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 108,397 miles

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

TPMS light on dash

n/s/r tyre inner shoulder uneven wear

Pass 8 Apr 2025 100,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 100,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 91,045 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 91,045 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 78,067 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 63,747 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 63,747 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 41,272 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rears ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 41,272 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rears ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 32,901 miles

T.P.M.S.light on

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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 VEK is a 2017 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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