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VU16 XXL

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,078 mi
Last recorded80,078 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 XXL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 80,078 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 69,516 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 54,405 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 54,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/4R18 93Y EXTRA LOAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 42,713 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 29,211 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 14,718 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 237 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 211 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 XXL is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

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

Is VU16 XXL safe to buy?

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