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AV66 KUC

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,172 mi
Last recorded165,172 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 KUC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 165,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 155,166 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 142,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn/corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 128,240 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 128,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 119,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 108,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 85,835 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 KUC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KUC, 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 KUC registered?

AV66 KUC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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