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DY17 DZF

2017 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,256 mi
Last recorded58,256 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY17 DZF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 58,256 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 58,256 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 49,654 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 49,522 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 41,372 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2022 33,571 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 27,784 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 22,751 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2020 18,950 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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DY17 DZF is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY17 DZF, 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 DY17 DZF registered?

DY17 DZF is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2017.

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The MOT history for DY17 DZF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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