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CX16 EJO

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,344 mi
Last recorded98,344 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 EJO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 98,344 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 91,696 miles

surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 25 Jun 2024 87,906 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 78,305 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 67,945 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 59,093 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,106 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 58,105 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 51,764 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 39,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear broken on edge

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

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

Offside Rear broken on edge

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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CX16 EJO 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 90%.

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 CX16 EJO, 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 CX16 EJO registered?

CX16 EJO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is CX16 EJO safe to buy?

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