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AY16 VKO

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,824 mi
Last recorded84,824 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 VKO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 84,824 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 75,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 75,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 56,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 45,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked possible reason for tpms warning (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 33,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 20,762 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 20,647 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 15,872 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 VKO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red 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 AY16 VKO, 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 VKO registered?

AY16 VKO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 May 2016.

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