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VO66 ZXE

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,310 mi
Last recorded79,310 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO66 ZXE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 79,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 79,310 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 66,096 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 56,233 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 47,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 37,706 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 30,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 23,420 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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VO66 ZXE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VO66 ZXE, 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 VO66 ZXE registered?

VO66 ZXE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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