MOT Status
ValidMileage
69,901 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
wipers smearing
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU16 DWC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VU16 DWC, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VU16 DWC?
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What year was VU16 DWC registered?
VU16 DWC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.
Is VU16 DWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU16 DWC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VU16 DWC have outstanding finance?
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