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VO16 USB

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,952 mi
Last recorded77,952 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 77,952 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (leading to brake flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (leading to brake flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 77,950 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (leading to brake flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (leading to brake flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 70,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at its end termination (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at its end termination (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at its end termination (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 61,871 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 61,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2023 53,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes protected with thick wax (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 45,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and wearing on outer edge, this tyre should be changed soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 35,560 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 USB is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 USB, 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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VO16 USB is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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