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EY16 HTV

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,988 mi
Last recorded35,988 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY16 HTV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 35,988 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 32,445 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 29,817 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 25,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 16,657 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 11,992 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 10,950 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 8,589 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 8,165 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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EY16 HTV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EY16 HTV, 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 EY16 HTV registered?

EY16 HTV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is EY16 HTV safe to buy?

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