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SW17 XHV

2017 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,767 mi
Last recorded78,767 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 XHV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 78,767 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 64,600 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 58,316 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 49,200 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,348 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 31,668 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 31,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 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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SW17 XHV is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 SW17 XHV, 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 SW17 XHV registered?

SW17 XHV is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 July 2017.

Is SW17 XHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW17 XHV 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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