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AF66 VNM

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,549 mi
Last recorded55,549 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 VNM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 55,549 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2024 53,350 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 51,390 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 47,761 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 43,234 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,614 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 30,393 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 30,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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AF66 VNM is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red 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 AF66 VNM, 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 AF66 VNM registered?

AF66 VNM is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 October 2016.

Is AF66 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 VNM 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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