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EF16 GCU

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,453 mi
Last recorded44,453 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 GCU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 44,453 miles

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

rear brake pads are approx 70 % worn.

Pass 19 Jun 2024 38,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 36,210 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 36,210 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge , STRONG advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 32,005 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 28,954 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 28,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2020 24,581 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 19,852 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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EF16 GCU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF16 GCU, 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 EF16 GCU registered?

EF16 GCU is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 July 2016.

Is EF16 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 GCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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