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YY21 ZVC

2021 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,237 mi
Last recorded36,237 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Mazda 325,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY21 ZVC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 36,237 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 36,236 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 28,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 20,894 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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YY21 ZVC is a 2021 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY21 ZVC, 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 YY21 ZVC registered?

YY21 ZVC is a 2021 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2021.

Is YY21 ZVC safe to buy?

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