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VN16 MWM

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,638 mi
Last recorded65,638 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 MWM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 65,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged kerbing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 65,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged kerbing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 58,112 miles

Monitor front tyre wear

Fail 19 Feb 2025 58,112 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Monitor front tyre wear

Pass 14 Feb 2024 48,081 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 39,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 39,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Warning light visible on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2022 28,749 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 27,180 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 24,615 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 24,615 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 20,581 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 MWM is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN16 MWM, 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 MWM registered?

VN16 MWM is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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