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GF16 CEK

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,106 mi
Last recorded110,106 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 CEK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 110,106 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 110,104 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 99,100 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 27 Jun 2025 99,061 miles

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

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 28 Jun 2024 88,509 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 76,548 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 64,378 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 50,195 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 38,666 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 26,365 miles

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

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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GF16 CEK is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF16 CEK, 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 GF16 CEK registered?

GF16 CEK is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is GF16 CEK safe to buy?

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