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CU66 RJO

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,477 mi
Last recorded25,477 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU66 RJO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 25,477 miles

Front all suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner, 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close inner, 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both tyres 10yr old

Pass 4 Oct 2023 22,369 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Oct 2022 20,452 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 18,689 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 18,689 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 17,248 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 15,344 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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CU66 RJO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red 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 CU66 RJO, 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 CU66 RJO registered?

CU66 RJO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 September 2016.

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