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VO16 HYS

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,422 mi
Last recorded64,422 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 HYS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 64,422 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 55,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe that joins into brake hose - caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper slightly loose at 2 fixings but still adequately supported and not insecure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm and worn on inner and outer edges to secondary rubber - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring arm - corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and bald on inner and outer edges worn to secondary rubber - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 46,068 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 41,448 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 35,415 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 29,244 miles

front tyres worn low and worn on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2020 24,156 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 16,239 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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VO16 HYS is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VO16 HYS, 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 VO16 HYS registered?

VO16 HYS is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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