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VU65 WWO

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,164 mi
Last recorded89,164 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU65 WWO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 89,164 miles

Centre exhaust heat shielding insecure

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60 R16 96V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60 R16 96V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 89,164 miles

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

Centre exhaust heat shielding insecure

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60 R16 96V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60 R16 96V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 25 Feb 2025 80,558 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Feb 2024 71,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 64,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 55,498 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 50,579 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 46,860 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 37,278 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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VU65 WWO 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 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 VU65 WWO, 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 VU65 WWO registered?

VU65 WWO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 February 2016.

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