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VA65 YRV

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,861 mi
Last recorded124,861 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA65 YRV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 124,861 miles

Parking brake lever has high travel not excessive

Pass 14 Feb 2025 110,423 miles

Body damage nearside rear

Parking brake lever close to excessive travel

Fail 14 Feb 2025 110,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body damage nearside rear

Parking brake lever close to excessive travel

Pass 12 Feb 2024 96,743 miles

Nearside Rear body damage

handbrake travel close to failure limit

Pass 7 Feb 2023 81,686 miles

Body has damage.

Handbrake travel getting high.

Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,385 miles

Nearside Rear quarter damage has been taped over

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 67,207 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch/quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 53,883 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 46,898 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2020 46,898 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 36,239 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 YRV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black 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 VA65 YRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA65 YRV registered?

VA65 YRV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 February 2016.

Is VA65 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA65 YRV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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