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VU66 MHZ

2016 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,150 mi
Last recorded60,150 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 MHZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 60,150 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 60,150 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 54,635 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 49,655 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 44,155 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 38,220 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 33,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 31,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 31,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 27,750 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 MHZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White 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 MHZ, 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 MHZ registered?

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

Is VU66 MHZ safe to buy?

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