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VK66 AAV

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,065 mi
Last recorded109,065 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK66 AAV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 109,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 95,765 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 83,656 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 70,848 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front and rear brake pipes heavily greased

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2021 60,779 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 53,216 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin on the outside edges (o/s/r 2.3mm n/s/r 2.2mm)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2020 53,216 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing thin on the outside edges (o/s/r 2.3mm n/s/r 2.2mm)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2019 42,691 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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VK66 AAV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VK66 AAV, 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 VK66 AAV registered?

VK66 AAV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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