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AY66 VST

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,597 mi
Last recorded50,597 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 VST
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 50,597 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 44,125 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 39,465 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 32,718 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 24,926 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 19,641 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 10,399 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 VST is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red 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 AY66 VST, 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 VST registered?

AY66 VST is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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