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AY66 VTD

2016 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,873 mi
Last recorded58,873 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 VTD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 58,873 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 55,829 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 50,676 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 47,081 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 39,700 miles

Rear bumper split on nearside rear edge

Pass 11 Dec 2020 34,085 miles

n.s wiper split

Pass 6 Jan 2020 31,161 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 VTD is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,496cc diesel 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 VTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY66 VTD registered?

AY66 VTD is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is AY66 VTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY66 VTD shows 7 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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