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CV16 UFN

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,595 mi
Last recorded57,595 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 UFN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 57,595 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 57,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 50,952 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 44,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 33,380 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 33,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 27,481 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 27,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 20,701 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 18,456 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 18,453 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 14,111 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 14,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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CV16 UFN is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CV16 UFN, 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 CV16 UFN registered?

CV16 UFN is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is CV16 UFN safe to buy?

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