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AV66 KTN

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,427 mi
Last recorded77,427 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 KTN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 77,427 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 74,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 64,901 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt OK ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 53,538 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 44,644 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 35,208 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2020 28,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 28,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 22,385 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 KTN is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV66 KTN, 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 KTN registered?

AV66 KTN is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 November 2016.

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