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AY66 UTV

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,326 mi
Last recorded36,326 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 UTV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 36,326 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2025 23,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 22,640 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 22,062 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 21,025 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 18,924 miles

all wipers slightly smearing

sticker removed from drivers view

Pass 25 Sep 2020 17,505 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 15,220 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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AY66 UTV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AY66 UTV, 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 AY66 UTV registered?

AY66 UTV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is AY66 UTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY66 UTV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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