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AE66 TVL

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,406 mi
Last recorded68,406 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 TVL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 68,406 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 68,406 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 59,498 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 55,768 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 49,021 miles

various tyres starting to wear low/wearing on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2023 49,018 miles

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low

various tyres starting to wear low/wearing on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2022 39,890 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 33,656 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 32,644 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 32,632 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 27,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 TVL is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AE66 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

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

Is AE66 TVL safe to buy?

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