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GN16 NPZ

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,312 mi
Last recorded57,312 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 NPZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 57,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2024 49,402 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 40,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 33,257 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 27,463 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 22,945 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 18,294 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 17,925 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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GN16 NPZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 GN16 NPZ, 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 GN16 NPZ registered?

GN16 NPZ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 April 2016.

Is GN16 NPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 NPZ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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