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VX66 SVS

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,974 mi
Last recorded65,974 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX66 SVS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 65,974 miles

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

engien covers and or under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2026 65,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid weak (possible pump issue) (3.5 (a))

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

engien covers and or under trays fitted

wipers not fully assessed due to lack fluid to screen

Pass 27 Jun 2025 64,310 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 59,573 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 18 Aug 2023 53,772 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (animal carrier)

Fail 18 Aug 2023 53,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (animal carrier)

Pass 17 Aug 2022 46,519 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front wipers streaking / smearing

Pass 13 Aug 2021 39,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2021 39,375 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2020 35,537 miles

Undertrays & Engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2020 35,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays & Engine covers fitted

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 19 Aug 2019 28,097 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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VX66 SVS is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VX66 SVS, 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 VX66 SVS registered?

VX66 SVS is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 September 2016.

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