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VU66 LYZ

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,596 mi
Last recorded99,596 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 99,596 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 90,691 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 82,044 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 72,628 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 63,868 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 50,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 40,821 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 LYZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LYZ, 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 LYZ registered?

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

Is VU66 LYZ safe to buy?

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Does VU66 LYZ have outstanding finance?

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