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SS16 ARO

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,886 mi
Last recorded36,886 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 ARO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 36,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cover in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear bush has slight play under load (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear bush has slight play under load (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 36,885 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cover in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear bush has slight play under load (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear bush has slight play under load (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 35,032 miles

advise slight damage on nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2024 32,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 29,309 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 29,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on sidewalls and tread +2/3mm 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfresh/dash cam

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on sidewalls and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 26,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on treads 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 23,186 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake pipe greased

Nearside Front tyre cracking /damage to outer sidewall/low tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/damage outer sidewall

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2020 19,994 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 16,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

covers fitted

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 ARO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ARO, 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 ARO registered?

SS16 ARO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is SS16 ARO safe to buy?

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