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AY16 VJV

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,763 mi
Last recorded41,763 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 VJV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2025 41,763 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 37,635 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2023 33,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 28,774 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 24,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 2.7mm

Offside Front Tyre3.0mm

Pass 9 Sep 2020 18,243 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 11,875 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 9,764 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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AY16 VJV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AY16 VJV, 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 AY16 VJV registered?

AY16 VJV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is AY16 VJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 VJV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY16 VJV have outstanding finance?

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