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AV66 BVM

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,735 mi
Last recorded87,735 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 BVM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 87,735 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 87,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2023 75,385 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2023 75,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,242 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 47,539 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 36,221 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 36,221 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements digits not correctly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements digits not correctly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 27,276 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 27,276 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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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AV66 BVM is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV66 BVM, 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 AV66 BVM registered?

AV66 BVM is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 September 2016.

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