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VU16 EFC

2016 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,045 mi
Last recorded121,045 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 EFC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 121,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 115,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 105,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + fluctuation front service brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 94,657 miles

Offside Rear light cluster broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,597 miles

Nearside Front door damaged

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2021 66,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking and side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front wipers smearing

Fail 17 Mar 2021 66,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also perished and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking and side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 19 Mar 2020 61,456 miles

Offside Front Outer slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,742 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 46,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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 EFC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,184cc 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 EFC, 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 EFC registered?

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

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