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EG16 SCZ

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,778 mi
Last recorded75,778 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 SCZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 75,778 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 56,987 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 47,057 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2023 47,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2022 35,218 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 20,296 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 15,207 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault TPMS on but no tyres are flat. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 SCZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

EG16 SCZ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 August 2016.

Is EG16 SCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG16 SCZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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