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R17 AEF

2023 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,733 mi
Last recorded29,733 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2023 Mazda 321,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 AEF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 29,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/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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R17 AEF is a 2023 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2023 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 21,224 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 R17 AEF, 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 3 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R17 AEF registered?

R17 AEF is a 2023 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2023.

Is R17 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 AEF shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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