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CJ16 ACY

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,060 mi
Last recorded43,060 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ16 ACY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 43,060 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 43,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 39,769 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 34,099 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 30,007 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 27,427 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 25,135 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 22,175 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 17,515 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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CJ16 ACY 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 CJ16 ACY, 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 CJ16 ACY registered?

CJ16 ACY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 August 2016.

Is CJ16 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ16 ACY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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