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VA16 RGX

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,285 mi
Last recorded50,285 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 RGX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 50,285 miles

spanner light on

Fail 14 Jul 2026 50,285 miles

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

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

spanner light on

Pass 30 Jun 2025 46,359 miles

undertrays/guards fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2025 46,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

spanner light on

undertrays/guards fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2024 40,498 miles

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

spanner light on

undertrays/guards fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2023 35,422 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 31,413 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 31,413 miles

Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel nut missing from all 4 tyres. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 25,749 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 25,147 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 20,105 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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VA16 RGX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA16 RGX, 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 VA16 RGX registered?

VA16 RGX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 July 2016.

Is VA16 RGX safe to buy?

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