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AJ66 FWC

2017 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,152 mi
Last recorded48,152 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 FWC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 48,152 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 48,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 44,041 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 39,769 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 39,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 36,158 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 31,860 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 24,821 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 18,033 miles

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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AJ66 FWC is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ66 FWC, 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 AJ66 FWC registered?

AJ66 FWC is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 January 2017.

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The MOT history for AJ66 FWC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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