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AO16 OBY

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,851 mi
Last recorded63,851 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 OBY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 63,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 61,954 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 59,085 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 53,052 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 43,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 37,815 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 24,987 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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AO16 OBY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO16 OBY, 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 AO16 OBY registered?

AO16 OBY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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