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AX16 GDU

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,834 mi
Last recorded96,834 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 GDU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 96,834 miles

Both front lower suspension ball joint dust covers slightly perished.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 87,290 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 87,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 75,868 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 75,868 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 58,789 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 45,074 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 36,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin +Brake Discs Lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 26,294 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes very slightly perished

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 GDU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 GDU, 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 GDU registered?

AX16 GDU is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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