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VO65 VJY

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,382 mi
Last recorded83,382 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO65 VJY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 83,382 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 71,603 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 58,047 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 45,656 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 37,102 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 32,969 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 32,955 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper has slight damage

Nearside Front plastic wheel arch cover slightly loose

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 20,698 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 13,362 miles

under shields fitted at time off test.

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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VO65 VJY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red 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 VO65 VJY, 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 VO65 VJY registered?

VO65 VJY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 January 2016.

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