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VO16 UNL

2016 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,628 mi
Last recorded74,628 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 UNL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 74,628 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 68,902 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 63,011 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 58,272 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 58,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 44,644 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 43,296 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,461 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 25,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 UNL is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UNL, 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 UNL registered?

VO16 UNL is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is VO16 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO16 UNL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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