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EA16 OMS

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,399 mi
Last recorded88,399 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 OMS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 88,399 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 88,396 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 81,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 73,797 miles

Central Front handbrake lever long travel/close to limit stop but operates acceptably

engine oil level very low/not showing on dipstick (1 litre added to carry out emissions test which brought upto minimum mark)

Fail 1 Nov 2023 73,797 miles

Central Front handbrake lever long travel/close to limit stop but operates acceptably

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (so refilled) (3.5 (a))

engine oil level very low/not showing on dipstick (1 litre added to carry out emissions test which brought upto minimum mark)

Pass 12 Oct 2022 64,715 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 64,714 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 64,709 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,481 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 49,645 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,132 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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EA16 OMS is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA16 OMS, 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 EA16 OMS registered?

EA16 OMS is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is EA16 OMS safe to buy?

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