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CP16 SXS

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,071 mi
Last recorded101,071 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 SXS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 101,071 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 101,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 90,389 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,978 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,428 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 58,828 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 52,538 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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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CP16 SXS is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CP16 SXS, 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 CP16 SXS registered?

CP16 SXS is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 June 2016.

Is CP16 SXS safe to buy?

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