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DG17 MXL

2017 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,412 mi
Last recorded56,412 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 MXL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 56,412 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 56,412 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 44,915 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 35,308 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 35,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 29,210 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 25,814 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 25,813 miles

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

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

Rear discs rusted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 20,989 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 17,937 miles

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

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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DG17 MXL is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG17 MXL, 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 DG17 MXL registered?

DG17 MXL is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is DG17 MXL safe to buy?

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