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VU66 WDY

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,826 mi
Last recorded134,826 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 WDY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 134,826 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 122,179 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 122,168 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure entire inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 109,668 miles

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

Nail in tyre offside front and rear

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 109,667 miles

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

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

Nail in tyre offside front and rear

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 101,327 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 97,017 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 93,244 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 12 Sep 2022 93,244 miles

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 6 Sep 2021 77,269 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge/low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged All 4 have cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2020 58,077 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 47,380 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 WDY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WDY, 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 WDY registered?

VU66 WDY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 September 2016.

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