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VU16 EAJ

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,040 mi
Last recorded83,040 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 EAJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 83,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 79,249 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 69,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 69,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 60,553 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 60,553 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 58,706 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,848 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 35,650 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 35,629 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury 1/4 panel, sharp edges, likely to cause injury when getting out of car (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury 1/4 panel, likely go cause injury when getting out of car (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive 1/4 pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers split

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2019 18,312 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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VU16 EAJ 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 VU16 EAJ, 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 VU16 EAJ registered?

VU16 EAJ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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