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VX66 VVK

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,921 mi
Last recorded86,921 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX66 VVK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 86,921 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 74,807 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 67,554 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 54,490 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 54,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 40,138 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 35,309 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2020 31,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 26,098 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 VVK is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VX66 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

VX66 VVK is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is VX66 VVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX66 VVK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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