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CA66 AVG

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,660 mi
Last recorded63,660 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA66 AVG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 63,660 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 63,170 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 58,903 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 56,309 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 56,309 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 53,706 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,690 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 47,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 39,235 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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CA66 AVG is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA66 AVG, 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 CA66 AVG registered?

CA66 AVG is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 November 2016.

Is CA66 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA66 AVG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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