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VE66 WPD

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,846 mi
Last recorded106,846 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE66 WPD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 106,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted inner bead

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle body and on suspension components

Pass 13 Feb 2025 105,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

front lower suspension arms both rear bushes deteriorating

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 13 Feb 2025 105,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (215/45x180 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

front lower suspension arms both rear bushes deteriorating

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Feb 2024 101,686 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 101,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 97,068 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 97,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 69,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damage (215/45x18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Feb 2021 45,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

spanner light on

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2021 45,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

spanner light on

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2020 26,684 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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VE66 WPD is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VE66 WPD, 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 VE66 WPD registered?

VE66 WPD is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 December 2016.

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