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CP66 GKL

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,314 mi
Last recorded87,314 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP66 GKL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 87,314 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Splits in o/s rear tyre inner sidewall

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and pressures low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,289 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 65,423 miles

noise from front suspension

Pass 5 Sep 2023 53,432 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 39,974 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 39,974 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 27,436 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 22,174 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 16,303 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 16,271 miles

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

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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CP66 GKL is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP66 GKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP66 GKL registered?

CP66 GKL is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 November 2016.

Is CP66 GKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP66 GKL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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