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AV66 FXX

2016 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,807 mi
Last recorded100,807 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 FXX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 100,807 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 100,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 88,621 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 72,727 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 60,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS/OS are thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 60,743 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS/OS are thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 47,743 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 39,107 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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AV66 FXX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV66 FXX, 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 AV66 FXX registered?

AV66 FXX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is AV66 FXX safe to buy?

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