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SS16 AOY

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,195 mi
Last recorded85,195 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 AOY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 85,195 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 85,195 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 74,145 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 74,137 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear parking brake low aswell

Pass 4 Oct 2023 103,022 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 102,978 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 84,304 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 65,158 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,570 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 50,570 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 21,945 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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SS16 AOY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SS16 AOY, 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 SS16 AOY registered?

SS16 AOY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 July 2016.

Is SS16 AOY safe to buy?

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