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GJ16 RHU

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,290 mi
Last recorded6,290 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 RHU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 6,290 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 6,048 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 5,763 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 5,576 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 5,228 miles

service due

Pass 19 Mar 2021 4,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 3,986 miles

scheduled maintenance due

Pass 18 Mar 2019 3,051 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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GJ16 RHU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ16 RHU, 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 GJ16 RHU registered?

GJ16 RHU is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is GJ16 RHU safe to buy?

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