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VU66 RZY

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,842 mi
Last recorded86,842 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 RZY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 86,842 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 72,306 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 72,306 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 57,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 42,865 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 27,022 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 27,021 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 18,896 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 18,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 15,371 miles

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

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

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 RZY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RZY, 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 RZY registered?

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

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