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SR16 PSY

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,524 mi
Last recorded91,524 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 PSY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 91,524 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 27 May 2026 91,524 miles

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 May 2025 86,670 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 81,986 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 67,577 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 57,952 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 45,924 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 36,127 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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SR16 PSY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red 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 SR16 PSY, 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 SR16 PSY registered?

SR16 PSY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is SR16 PSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR16 PSY 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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