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E21 EKB

2017 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,548 mi
Last recorded45,548 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 EKB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 45,548 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2024 38,473 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 31,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

only 19% efficiency on handbrake

Fail 28 Jul 2023 31,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 23,533 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2021 15,844 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2020 10,659 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2020

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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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E21 EKB is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E21 EKB, 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 E21 EKB registered?

E21 EKB is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is E21 EKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 EKB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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