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4172 ED

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,910 mi
Last recorded89,910 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4172 ED
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 89,910 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 89,228 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 89,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached Detached from anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2023 88,774 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 88,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 80,637 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 71,271 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 67,444 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 56,428 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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4172 ED is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel 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 4172 ED, 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 4172 ED registered?

4172 ED is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is 4172 ED safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4172 ED 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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