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VU66 WFT

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,447 mi
Last recorded99,447 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 WFT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 99,447 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 86,966 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 67,167 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 67,167 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 58,057 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 48,862 miles

Emission test carried out, no reading, cannot provide a printout

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged and caused sharp edge. Temporary repaired by lens tape. Strong advise replace it.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads wearing very thin, approx 2.5mm friction material left, advise replace it ASAP. (Borderline pass) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 42,770 miles

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

Front 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 WFT is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WFT, 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 WFT registered?

VU66 WFT is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 September 2016.

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