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YY71 ENT

2021 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,444 mi
Last recorded65,444 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 Mazda 325,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY71 ENT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 65,444 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 65,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 61,514 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 61,166 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 61,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (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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YY71 ENT is a 2021 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY71 ENT, 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 YY71 ENT registered?

YY71 ENT is a 2021 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 September 2021.

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