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GMA 24T

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,015 mi
Last recorded98,015 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMA 24T
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 98,015 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 89,882 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 89,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 77,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 77,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 63,461 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 48,626 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,511 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 32,456 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 32,456 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,899 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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GMA 24T is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GMA 24T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GMA 24T registered?

GMA 24T is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is GMA 24T safe to buy?

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