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AV71 TZU

2022 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,262 mi
Last recorded48,262 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2022 Mazda 324,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV71 TZU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2022
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 48,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 48,259 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 36,446 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 36,446 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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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AV71 TZU is a 2022 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2022 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 24,653 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 AV71 TZU, 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 4 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV71 TZU registered?

AV71 TZU is a 2022 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 January 2022.

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