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EG16 RZV

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,012 mi
Last recorded101,012 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 RZV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 101,012 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2026 101,012 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 May 2025 96,151 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 90,473 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 83,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 80,857 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 73,867 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate & rear wiper blade split

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

O/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2020 57,368 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 41,218 miles

Both rear tyres & o/s/f tyres cracking

O/s/f tyre worn low on inner/outer edges

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

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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EG16 RZV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EG16 RZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG16 RZV registered?

EG16 RZV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 August 2016.

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