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2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,019 mi
Last recorded78,019 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC60 BMC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 78,019 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened centre bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened centre bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Fail 21 Apr 2026 77,984 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened centre bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened centre bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Apr 2025 72,968 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 64,657 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 64,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 62,245 miles

Front Upper Brake pad(s) anti rattle shims missing

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

Nearside mirror housing damaged, not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 62,243 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Upper Brake pad(s) anti rattle shims missing

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

Nearside mirror housing damaged, not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 55,797 miles

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2022 55,797 miles

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

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2021 48,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 48,653 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 43,176 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 43,176 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2019 35,676 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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GC60 BMC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GC60 BMC, 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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GC60 BMC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2016.

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