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VK16 NFJ

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,438 mi
Last recorded74,438 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 NFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 74,438 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 74,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

sign of overheating to offside rear brake disc

Pass 16 May 2025 65,444 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2025 65,370 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 58,187 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 52,877 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2022 46,920 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 40,309 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 36,327 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 24,814 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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VK16 NFJ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White 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 VK16 NFJ, 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 VK16 NFJ registered?

VK16 NFJ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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