Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2017 Mazda 3 Petrol 1998cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 42,755 miles on the clock, averaging 4,895 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0L Skyactiv-G engine is known for pe-vps (2.0l skyactiv-g).
MOT & Mileage History for DC17 BBU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 42,755 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,448 |
| Average per year | 4,895 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mazda 3
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PE-VPS (2.0L Skyactiv-G)
Transient piston knock from high 14:1 compression.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DC17 BBU |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About DC17 BBU
What car is DC17 BBU?
DC17 BBU is a blue Mazda 3, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Chester in 2017.
What is the mileage of DC17 BBU?
The last recorded mileage for DC17 BBU was 42,755 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DC17 BBU passed its MOT?
DC17 BBU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Dec 2025.
Is DC17 BBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC17 BBU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is DC17 BBU?
DC17 BBU is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.