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274X229

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,838 mi
Last recorded80,838 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X229
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 80,838 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 80,838 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked jet (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,981 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 63,795 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 59,455 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 59,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 54,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre surface cracks on inner wall

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 47,753 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 41,971 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 41,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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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274X229 is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 274X229, 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 274X229 registered?

274X229 is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 October 2016.

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