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DV17 HKL

2017 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,464 mi
Last recorded119,464 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV17 HKL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 119,464 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 119,445 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 106,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 27 Mar 2025 106,357 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 28 Mar 2024 86,696 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 66,755 miles

Service light illuminated

Fail 22 Mar 2023 66,742 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Service light illuminated

Pass 23 Mar 2022 51,138 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 43,834 miles

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 HKL is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 DV17 HKL, 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 HKL registered?

DV17 HKL is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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