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AE66 TVO

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,317 mi
Last recorded102,317 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 TVO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2026 102,317 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 98,961 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,701 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 74,004 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 64,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,400 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 39,900 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 TVO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TVO, 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 TVO registered?

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

Is AE66 TVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 TVO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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