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VU16 XWD

2016 Mazda CX-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,091 mi
Last recorded92,091 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda CX-340,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 XWD
MakeMazda
ModelCX-3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 92,091 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 92,091 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 85,572 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 85,517 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 79,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 79,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 74,224 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,394 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 65,089 miles

service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Feb 2020 62,145 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 47,210 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda CX-3?

Based on 170,196 MOT tests across 25,175 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,723
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
25,175
On UK Roads
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VU16 XWD is a 2016 Mazda CX-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mazda CX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 40,239 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mazda CX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda CX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU16 XWD registered?

VU16 XWD is a 2016 Mazda CX-3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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