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VU16 XVF

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,268 mi
Last recorded143,268 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 143,268 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 131,174 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3x bits of metal in tread ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 113,723 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split one end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake showing signs of overheating but not binding at time of test

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 88,880 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 88,880 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 77,880 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 77,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/4518 93w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/4518 93w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 57,229 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 57,229 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45r18 89w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 XVF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

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

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