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VO16 UKA

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,450 mi
Last recorded70,450 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 UKA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 70,450 miles

Rear rear pads wearing

Pass 20 Jun 2022 61,392 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 47,486 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 40,122 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 40,076 miles

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

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 27,962 miles

Under trays fitted.

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 UKA is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UKA, 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 UKA registered?

VO16 UKA is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is VO16 UKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO16 UKA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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