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SR65 BEU

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,528 mi
Last recorded80,528 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR65 BEU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 80,528 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlight washer working but jet missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 77,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rust on shockers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

grease on rear brake flexy ferrules

Fail 14 Feb 2025 77,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rust on shockers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 70,567 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 70,562 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 61,895 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Pass 31 Jan 2022 55,672 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 55,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 48,988 miles

full undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Jan 2020 40,766 miles

full undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 31,012 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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SR65 BEU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 SR65 BEU, 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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SR65 BEU is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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