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VF16 CHO

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,404 mi
Last recorded53,404 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF16 CHO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 53,404 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 49,397 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 49,397 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/2.5/3 worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/3/3 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 44,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 40,308 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 19 Jul 2022 35,700 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 33,328 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 33,328 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 26,957 miles

Front brake pads over 50% worn

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2019 22,109 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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VF16 CHO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red 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 VF16 CHO, 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 VF16 CHO registered?

VF16 CHO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 August 2016.

Is VF16 CHO safe to buy?

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