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VA65 XYK

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

35,000 mi
Last recorded35,000 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA65 XYK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 35,000 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 34,995 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 31,870 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 28,893 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 28,890 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 25,381 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 21,481 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 17,963 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 15,086 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 10,834 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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VA65 XYK is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 VA65 XYK, 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 XYK registered?

VA65 XYK is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 February 2016.

Is VA65 XYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA65 XYK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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