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VU66 MHE

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,787 mi
Last recorded86,787 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 86,787 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 86,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 86,774 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 85,778 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 77,160 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 66,092 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 58,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 58,872 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycombe effect (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,269 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 42,440 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 MHE 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 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

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

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