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AX16 OCB

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,079 mi
Last recorded69,079 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 OCB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 69,079 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 69,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 59,572 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 59,572 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 52,140 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 46,472 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 46,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 37,727 miles

Nearside Front bumper has damage but low enough not to cause a pedestrian harm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

check tyre pressure warning lamp on but no obvious issues requires tyre pressures checking.

Pass 13 Jul 2021 29,875 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 29,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 19,203 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 13,273 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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AX16 OCB is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

AX16 OCB is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is AX16 OCB safe to buy?

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