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GD16 LJC

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,978 mi
Last recorded67,978 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 LJC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 67,978 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 67,978 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 59,835 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 51,299 miles

Front bumper lower splitter secure but requires further retention as held on with cable ties

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2022 41,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 32,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 25,329 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 May 2019 15,583 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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GD16 LJC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GD16 LJC, 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 GD16 LJC registered?

GD16 LJC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is GD16 LJC safe to buy?

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