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AJ66 FWG

2017 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,935 mi
Last recorded74,935 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 74,935 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 65,376 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 55,170 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 55,710 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 46,514 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 36,389 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 25,755 miles

Offside Front tyre 3 mm .

Pass 22 Nov 2019 15,991 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 FWG is a 2017 Mazda 3 in Red 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 AJ66 FWG, 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 FWG registered?

AJ66 FWG is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 January 2017.

Is AJ66 FWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ66 FWG 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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