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VU66 WHB

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,918 mi
Last recorded50,918 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 WHB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 50,918 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 45,623 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 40,097 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 33,557 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 27,029 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 21,392 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 14,945 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2019 14,943 miles

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

undertrays fitted

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 WHB is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU66 WHB registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU66 WHB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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