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VU66 VXN

2016 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,844 mi
Last recorded86,844 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 VXN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2025 86,844 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 80,010 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 71,550 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 65,404 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 60,627 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,457 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 45,673 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 VXN is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel 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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

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

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