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EP17 EKC

2017 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,370 mi
Last recorded96,370 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP17 EKC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 96,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 89,175 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 80,182 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 71,313 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 71,313 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 64,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 56,338 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 56,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 50,754 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 50,754 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 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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EP17 EKC is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EP17 EKC, 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 EP17 EKC registered?

EP17 EKC is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 June 2017.

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