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AY16 VKA

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,708 mi
Last recorded121,708 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 VKA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 121,708 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 121,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2025 106,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 98,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 87,781 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 79,243 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 79,242 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 69,009 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 63,218 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 36,274 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 VKA is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY16 VKA, 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 AY16 VKA registered?

AY16 VKA is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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