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GL16 OZS

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,459 mi
Last recorded37,459 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 OZS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 37,459 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 33,060 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 28,954 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 28,751 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 25,970 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 24,839 miles

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2021 23,068 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Mirror casing damaged but not resulting in any sharp edges

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

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

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2020 20,216 miles

n/s mirror casing damaged but not resulting in any sharp edges

Pass 23 Jul 2019 15,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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GL16 OZS is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL16 OZS, 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 GL16 OZS registered?

GL16 OZS is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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