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VN66 ZDH

2016 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,157 mi
Last recorded86,157 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN66 ZDH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 86,157 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Oct 2025 86,157 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2024 74,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2154518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 52,986 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 47,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm - 215 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2021 39,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 39,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 29,954 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 23,651 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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VN66 ZDH is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN66 ZDH, 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 VN66 ZDH registered?

VN66 ZDH is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 December 2016.

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