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AV66 FXZ

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,177 mi
Last recorded116,177 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 FXZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 116,177 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 113,485 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 110,172 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 103,161 miles

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

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 6 Oct 2021 93,478 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fail 30 Sep 2021 93,473 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,429 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 81,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 65,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 215/45/18w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 FXZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV66 FXZ registered?

AV66 FXZ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is AV66 FXZ safe to buy?

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