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EX66 XKV

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,694 mi
Last recorded23,694 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX66 XKV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 23,694 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

all tyres have small cuts in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2024 20,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 17,592 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 17,590 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre & worn to 2.8mm & cuts in tread & worn on edges ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 13,445 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2021 10,107 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 7,450 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 7,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 4,819 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 XKV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX66 XKV, 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 EX66 XKV registered?

EX66 XKV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is EX66 XKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX66 XKV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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