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SR66 LMX

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,510 mi
Last recorded77,510 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR66 LMX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 77,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 77,510 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 65,635 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 16 Oct 2023 53,814 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 41,696 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 20 Oct 2021 34,175 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertyrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2020 19,520 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 10,078 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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SR66 LMX 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 87.5%.

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 SR66 LMX, 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 SR66 LMX registered?

SR66 LMX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is SR66 LMX safe to buy?

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