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VU66 LWZ

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,417 mi
Last recorded89,417 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 LWZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 89,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 68,483 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 4 Jun 2024 46,989 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 32,353 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 32,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 30,054 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 30,054 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall badly cracked and cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 24,522 miles

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 24,521 miles

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

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 21,408 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 19,036 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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VU66 LWZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU66 LWZ, 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 VU66 LWZ registered?

VU66 LWZ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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