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AJ16 VRV

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,671 mi
Last recorded161,671 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 VRV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 161,671 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2025 144,496 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 125,419 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 28 Jul 2023 101,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 82,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 64,093 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 63,673 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 54,754 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 44,863 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 inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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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AJ16 VRV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AJ16 VRV, 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 AJ16 VRV registered?

AJ16 VRV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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