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AE66 TVM

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,503 mi
Last recorded63,503 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 TVM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 63,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 60,106 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 54,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 47,867 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 42,277 miles

various chips on windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2021 39,353 miles

engine and under body cover fitted

multiple chips on screen

Fail 16 Sep 2021 39,353 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine and under body cover fitted

multiple chips on screen

Pass 18 Sep 2020 35,688 miles

tyres perishing

wipers smeary

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Sep 2019 32,555 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads . (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 TVM is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 AE66 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

AE66 TVM is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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