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AO66 TNK

2017 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,696 mi
Last recorded60,696 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 339,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 TNK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 60,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 52,122 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 42,925 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 42,810 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 35,523 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 29,850 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 26,254 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 26,234 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 22,284 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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AO66 TNK 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 AO66 TNK, 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 AO66 TNK registered?

AO66 TNK is a 2017 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 January 2017.

Is AO66 TNK safe to buy?

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