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VN16 MDO

2016 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,701 mi
Last recorded74,701 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 MDO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 74,701 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 70,719 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 58,601 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 58,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 45,789 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 43,350 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 37,829 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 35,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has very light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 26,261 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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VN16 MDO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VN16 MDO, 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 VN16 MDO registered?

VN16 MDO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is VN16 MDO safe to buy?

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