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VU66 WCV

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,455 mi
Last recorded39,455 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 WCV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 39,455 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn to 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2024 35,917 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 31,383 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 28,201 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 10 Sep 2021 24,789 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 22,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 20,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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 WCV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

VU66 WCV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 September 2016.

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