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AE66 TVK

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,276 mi
Last recorded53,276 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 TVK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 53,276 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 48,022 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 42,005 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS warning lamp on.

Pass 16 Aug 2022 36,373 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 36,358 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 29,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 23,958 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 18,635 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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AE66 TVK is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 TVK, 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 TVK registered?

AE66 TVK is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is AE66 TVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 TVK 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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