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AF66 VOA

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,159 mi
Last recorded84,159 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 VOA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 84,159 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Plastic covers sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of components

engine cover is insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2023 79,387 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 76,681 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 76,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2022 71,259 miles

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 29 Jan 2021 58,710 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 48,943 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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AF66 VOA is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VOA, 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 VOA registered?

AF66 VOA is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is AF66 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 VOA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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