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VU66 LZV

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,800 mi
Last recorded90,800 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 LZV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 90,800 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 76,728 miles

Surface corrosion across underbody

Fail 28 May 2025 76,724 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion across underbody

Pass 12 Aug 2024 75,607 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2023 72,332 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,326 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low approx. 1.7mm 215.45.18.W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 57,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracks in outer tread 215/45 r18 89w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 48,423 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 40,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear wheel slightly grabbing

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

Stone chip on front windscreen

Fail 30 Aug 2019 40,407 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear wheel slightly grabbing

Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stone chip on front windscreen

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 LZV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LZV, 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 LZV registered?

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

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