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VO16 UPK

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,293 mi
Last recorded84,293 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 UPK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 84,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 78,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing/debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing/debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 72,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 64,093 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 59,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 65-70% O/S Lowest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Rear Bush Perished & Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 49,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish 205/60/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 42,906 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 42,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 31,937 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (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 UPK is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,496cc 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 UPK, 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 UPK registered?

VO16 UPK is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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