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AA04 GAV

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,794 mi
Last recorded35,794 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 GAV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 35,794 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 32,869 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 29,318 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 29,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 26,712 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2022 23,990 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 20,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Nearside Front Tyre badly cracked

Offside Front Tyre badly cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2020 18,564 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 16,514 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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AA04 GAV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,717 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AA04 GAV, 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 10 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AA04 GAV registered?

AA04 GAV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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The MOT history for AA04 GAV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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