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AE66 GGK

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,359 mi
Last recorded86,359 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 GGK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 86,359 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just a thin cut , not serious. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 80,263 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 80,263 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 69,678 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 58,498 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 47,676 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 40,009 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 31,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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AE66 GGK is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AE66 GGK, 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 AE66 GGK registered?

AE66 GGK is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is AE66 GGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 GGK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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