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EX66 XEP

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,385 mi
Last recorded82,385 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX66 XEP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 82,385 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 67,119 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 52,865 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 42,190 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 33,845 miles

Front disc worn

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2020 29,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 23,671 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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EX66 XEP is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 EX66 XEP, 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 EX66 XEP registered?

EX66 XEP is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 September 2016.

Is EX66 XEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX66 XEP shows 7 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 EX66 XEP have outstanding finance?

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