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AY66 VTC

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,727 mi
Last recorded103,727 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 VTC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 103,727 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper damaged but secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 77,733 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 49,279 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 45,985 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 39,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 34,309 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 29,468 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 23,804 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 VTC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel 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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

AY66 VTC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 September 2016.

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