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CU65 PVE

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,576 mi
Last recorded97,576 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU65 PVE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 97,576 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 97,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 89,955 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 79,516 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 70,633 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 61,348 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 53,099 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 45,656 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 45,656 miles

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 34,310 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 34,306 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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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CU65 PVE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CU65 PVE, 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 CU65 PVE registered?

CU65 PVE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is CU65 PVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU65 PVE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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