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AY66 VTT

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,976 mi
Last recorded43,976 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 VTT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 43,976 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 42,251 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 38,202 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 38,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cuts no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 34,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2021 30,906 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 28,284 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 24,779 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 VTT is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

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

Is AY66 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY66 VTT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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