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CV16 UWA

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,553 mi
Last recorded73,553 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 UWA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 73,553 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind also rusted back plate (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 67,217 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 60,714 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 55,234 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 49,746 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 41,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 27,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 27,686 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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 UWA is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CV16 UWA, 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 UWA registered?

CV16 UWA is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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