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AX16 CLJ

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,782 mi
Last recorded62,782 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 CLJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 62,782 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 52,129 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 51,808 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 41,115 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2022 33,833 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 33,832 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 29,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 25,797 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 21,027 miles

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

front and rear wipers slightly worn

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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AX16 CLJ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX16 CLJ, 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 AX16 CLJ registered?

AX16 CLJ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is AX16 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX16 CLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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