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VU66 VXX

2016 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,264 mi
Last recorded71,264 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 71,264 miles

Exhaust front heat shield loose

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 71,264 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust front heat shield loose

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 70,250 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 58,861 miles

DPF Light flashing o dash

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 58,694 miles

Body component insecure exhaust bracket loose on one side (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

DPF Light flashing o dash

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 43,850 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 43,477 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 41,319 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 35,808 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 28,508 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 23,814 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 VXX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

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

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