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CY16 TBO

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,593 mi
Last recorded47,593 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY16 TBO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 47,593 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front & rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service lamp on

tpms lamp on

Pass 1 Oct 2024 47,224 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 47,224 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 45,750 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 44,628 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine x under covers fitted / slight corrosion on suspension units / both front tyres 3mm / slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 4 Jul 2022 40,625 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 34,721 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 31,479 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 31,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 24,124 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 24,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front wiper split

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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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CY16 TBO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel 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 CY16 TBO, 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 CY16 TBO registered?

CY16 TBO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 May 2016.

Is CY16 TBO safe to buy?

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