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CF16 MGY

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,557 mi
Last recorded31,557 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF16 MGY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 31,557 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 28,028 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 24,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 19,529 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 15,614 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 15,061 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 14,914 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 12,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 12,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

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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CF16 MGY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 CF16 MGY, 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 CF16 MGY registered?

CF16 MGY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is CF16 MGY safe to buy?

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