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VO65 VKR

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,606 mi
Last recorded81,606 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO65 VKR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 81,606 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 81,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 78,458 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 72,674 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 72,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023 65,776 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,431 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 44,611 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Fail 13 Jan 2021 44,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 39,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to get good view of rear brakes but what i can see they looked good

Pass 28 Jan 2019 28,552 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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VO65 VKR is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO65 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

VO65 VKR is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 January 2016.

Is VO65 VKR safe to buy?

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