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VA65 HWY

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,089 mi
Last recorded91,089 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA65 HWY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 91,089 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 91,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 83,158 miles

all rear seats and belts not tested child seats fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2024 74,285 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 67,721 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

spanner light and tpms light are on

Fail 27 Jan 2023 67,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

spanner light and tpms light are on

Pass 4 Mar 2022 60,645 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 54,667 miles

Rear rear number plate slight deterioration but not likely to be misread

Pass 18 Feb 2020 49,715 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 49,715 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tyre pressures reset (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 40,498 miles

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

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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VA65 HWY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel 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 VA65 HWY, 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 VA65 HWY registered?

VA65 HWY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is VA65 HWY safe to buy?

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