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V19 VMG

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,935 mi
Last recorded66,935 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV19 VMG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 66,935 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 62,814 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 58,641 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 58,640 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 52,205 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 45,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 45,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 39,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 treads slight cracking 215/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 33,684 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 27,280 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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V19 VMG 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 V19 VMG, 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 V19 VMG registered?

V19 VMG is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is V19 VMG safe to buy?

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