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VU66 LXH

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,337 mi
Last recorded105,337 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 LXH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 105,337 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 103,609 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 101,898 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 98,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 93,924 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 86,191 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 64,676 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 40,875 miles

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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 LXH is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU66 LXH, 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 VU66 LXH registered?

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

Is VU66 LXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU66 LXH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU66 LXH have outstanding finance?

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