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DG17 PCV

2017 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,452 mi
Last recorded74,452 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 74,452 miles

Several Testable Components Obscured by Undertrays

Pass 3 Mar 2025 70,749 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 70,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 63,666 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 53,080 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 42,408 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corrosion on inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 42,406 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corrosion on inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 33,799 miles

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 30,083 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 30,082 miles

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

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 PCV 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 PCV, 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 PCV registered?

DG17 PCV is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is DG17 PCV safe to buy?

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