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SF21 YLC

2021 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,711 mi
Last recorded49,711 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Mazda 325,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF21 YLC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 49,711 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 42,522 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front N/S/F Wing - Body component damaged

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure N/S/F Under Tray Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Flap Cover Missing

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure N/S/R Under Tray Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure N/S Centre Under Tray Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 32,057 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated battery earth cable (4.11 (c) (i))

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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SF21 YLC is a 2021 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF21 YLC, 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.

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What year was SF21 YLC registered?

SF21 YLC is a 2021 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2021.

Is SF21 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF21 YLC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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