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VU66 RYP

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,623 mi
Last recorded61,623 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 RYP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 61,623 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 58,412 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 48,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2022 40,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 35,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 29,535 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 26,059 miles

undertrays fitted

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 RYP is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 RYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU66 RYP registered?

VU66 RYP is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is VU66 RYP safe to buy?

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