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VO16 UHB

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,016 mi
Last recorded91,016 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 UHB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 91,016 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 83,658 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 77,361 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 69,760 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2022 79,259 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 53,284 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of all components

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 51,741 miles

Nearside body damaged doors

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

engine oil level very high

Pass 9 Mar 2020 46,482 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 42,433 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pad just rubbing on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 42,930 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pad just rubbing on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 UHB is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UHB, 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 UHB registered?

VO16 UHB is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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