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VF16 GUC

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,088 mi
Last recorded152,088 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 152,088 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 132,301 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 113,902 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 93,608 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,283 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 72,281 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken O/S & N/S REAR COIL SPRINGS SNAPPED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 54,840 miles

front pads appear low

handbrake high

Pass 12 Jul 2019 24,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 GUC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GUC, 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 VF16 GUC registered?

VF16 GUC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is VF16 GUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF16 GUC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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