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VK66 SBV

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,968 mi
Last recorded43,968 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK66 SBV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 43,968 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 43,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 41,060 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 38,131 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 35,220 miles

Front steering wheel device fitted to

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

parking brake travel long

Pass 13 Oct 2021 30,437 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 26,803 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 23,151 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

trays & covers fitted not all parts fully checked

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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VK66 SBV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel 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 VK66 SBV, 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 VK66 SBV registered?

VK66 SBV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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