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DF17 LRV

2017 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,726 mi
Last recorded29,726 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 LRV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 29,726 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 28,346 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 25,735 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 25,703 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 22,177 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 22,177 miles

underbody trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2022 22,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and outer wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail on slight angle + crack in tread ()

underbody trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 18,182 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 14,794 miles
Pass 22 May 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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DF17 LRV is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF17 LRV, 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 DF17 LRV registered?

DF17 LRV is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is DF17 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF17 LRV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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