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EY16 HVF

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,394 mi
Last recorded74,394 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY16 HVF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 74,394 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2025 68,559 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 62,139 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 57,586 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 52,770 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 48,534 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 45,878 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 43,647 miles

All four tyres cracking

Both front tyres wearing low in tread

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 6 Apr 2019 43,647 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All four tyres cracking

Both front tyres wearing low in tread

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

O/s/r brakes binding on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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EY16 HVF 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 EY16 HVF, 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 EY16 HVF registered?

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

Is EY16 HVF safe to buy?

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