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SS16 ODE

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,895 mi
Last recorded70,895 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 ODE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 70,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

TPMS light on

Fail 26 Mar 2026 70,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cords close to being exposed *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cords close to being exposed *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 25 Mar 2025 63,614 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 53,067 miles

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

Service light on dashboard

under body corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2023 53,067 miles

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

Service light on dashboard

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2022 46,988 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 46,986 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 41,099 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 34,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 28,343 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 24,334 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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SS16 ODE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black 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 SS16 ODE, 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 ODE registered?

SS16 ODE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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