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RIG 6978

2016 Mazda 3 SE

Blue Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

272,270 mi
Last recorded272,270 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 6978
MakeMazda
Model3 SE
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 272,270 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 257,350 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 242,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 224,380 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 210,810 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 210,758 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 177,729 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 162,887 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 152,847 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3 SE?

Based on 705 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,791
Miles/Year
129
On UK Roads
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RIG 6978 is a 2016 Mazda 3 SE in Blue with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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What year was RIG 6978 registered?

RIG 6978 is a 2016 Mazda 3 SE, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is RIG 6978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 6978 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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