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VF16 CKE

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,341 mi
Last recorded108,341 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF16 CKE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 108,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 108,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 93,619 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 93,619 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 75,194 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 59,845 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 46,523 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 46,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 32,385 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 26,929 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 17,147 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 CKE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White 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 VF16 CKE, 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 CKE registered?

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

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