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AO65 VUP

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,174 mi
Last recorded79,174 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 VUP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 79,174 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 79,172 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2025 71,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 71,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,949 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 48,025 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect inners are very low but cannot fully see them (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 39,892 miles

rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Pass 19 Feb 2021 31,898 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake pads getting thin

osf tyre worn on edge and close to limit and perished

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 17 Feb 2020 26,541 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 15,521 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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AO65 VUP is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO65 VUP, 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 AO65 VUP registered?

AO65 VUP is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 February 2016.

Is AO65 VUP safe to buy?

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