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AE71 HXA

2021 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,218 mi
Last recorded51,218 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2021 Mazda 325,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE71 HXA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 51,218 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 51,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 36,329 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 36,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed large cut/damage exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread area worn low (5.2.3 (d) (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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AE71 HXA is a 2021 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2021 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 25,425 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 AE71 HXA, 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 5 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE71 HXA registered?

AE71 HXA is a 2021 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 October 2021.

Is AE71 HXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE71 HXA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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