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AY16 VKV

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,886 mi
Last recorded102,886 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 VKV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 102,886 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 102,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 91,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. Has damage and cuts. No cords/ply exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. Devoid of tread on inner edge. Has damage and cuts. No cords/ply exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 79,042 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes slightly worn and are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 79,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes slightly worn and are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear rear disc has got hot

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 67,337 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 67,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts to cords and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split on sidewall showing cords and multiple cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 58,079 miles

Front some body damage

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing lower than rest

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise further inspection and from limited view inner brake pad getting low (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 50,698 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 50,694 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre heavily perished and split on inner wall 215/45/18w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 46,136 miles

Front brake pads getting low

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,209 miles

Nearside door sill damaged, but not excessively weakened

Fail 28 Feb 2019 35,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside door sill damaged, but not excessively weakened

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 VKV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VKV, 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 VKV registered?

AY16 VKV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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