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J88 AYY

2022 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,197 mi
Last recorded15,197 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2022 Mazda 324,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 AYY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2022
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 15,197 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 13,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Dec 2025 120,935 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 120,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 11,493 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 115,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 108,557 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 100,896 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 94,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 94,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 85,276 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 74,662 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 60,176 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Dec 2018 59,909 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2018 43,296 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 35,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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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J88 AYY is a 2022 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J88 AYY, 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 J88 AYY registered?

J88 AYY is a 2022 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2022.

Is J88 AYY safe to buy?

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