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VU16 XVA

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,946 mi
Last recorded100,946 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 100,946 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 91,391 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 82,379 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 73,908 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 73,908 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 62,261 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,246 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 41,849 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 XVA is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,496cc 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 VU16 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

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

Is VU16 XVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 XVA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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