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DV17 GVL

2017 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,087 mi
Last recorded71,087 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV17 GVL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 71,087 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 61,923 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 61,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 54,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 47,336 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 40,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 33,419 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 33,417 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edge (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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DV17 GVL is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV17 GVL, 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 DV17 GVL registered?

DV17 GVL is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 March 2017.

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