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GH06 MAZ

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,967 mi
Last recorded84,967 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH06 MAZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 84,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 69,406 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 67,524 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2023 59,013 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

undertrays are fitted which restrict inspection of some components

Pass 26 Aug 2022 50,606 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 45,622 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 45,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 45,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts across tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to perish, ball joint weeping grease (slight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 40,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres perishing/small cuts in tread

Pass 7 Aug 2019 33,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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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GH06 MAZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 GH06 MAZ, 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 GH06 MAZ registered?

GH06 MAZ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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