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EU16 HZC

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,068 mi
Last recorded72,068 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU16 HZC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 72,068 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 72,049 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 68,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 59,609 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 52,254 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 43,810 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 43,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,882 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 36,882 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 31,895 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 24,096 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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EU16 HZC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EU16 HZC, 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 EU16 HZC registered?

EU16 HZC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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