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WV66 VUJ

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,749 mi
Last recorded114,749 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV66 VUJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 114,749 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 114,738 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))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 109,100 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 104,021 miles

front tyres wearing low-

Pass 12 Oct 2023 89,431 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 60,542 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 33,819 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Oct 2020 31,442 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2019 26,008 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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WV66 VUJ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 WV66 VUJ, 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 WV66 VUJ registered?

WV66 VUJ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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