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AO16 VGP

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,990 mi
Last recorded88,990 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 VGP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 88,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 80,931 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 71,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 62,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 54,594 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 46,283 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 46,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 40,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 29,975 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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AO16 VGP is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel 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 AO16 VGP, 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 AO16 VGP registered?

AO16 VGP is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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