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VU16 RVO

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,324 mi
Last recorded95,324 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 RVO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 95,324 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 85,975 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front's (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 77,281 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 77,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 65,613 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 65,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 52,060 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 40,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 60 16 (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 3 Apr 2019 24,482 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 RVO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RVO, 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

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What year was VU16 RVO registered?

VU16 RVO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is VU16 RVO safe to buy?

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