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EX16 KKY

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,353 mi
Last recorded118,353 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX16 KKY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 118,353 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 107,519 miles

Offside Rear light unit slight damage

Pass 5 Mar 2024 94,926 miles

Offside Rear light unit slight damage

Pass 28 Feb 2023 79,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lamp unit slightly damage

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 79,628 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lamp unit slightly damage

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 61,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 49,536 miles

engine cover and under-tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2020 44,210 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 32,188 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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EX16 KKY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 EX16 KKY, 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 EX16 KKY registered?

EX16 KKY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is EX16 KKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX16 KKY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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