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SS16 PFX

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,257 mi
Last recorded89,257 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 PFX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 89,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 84,107 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Aug 2024 84,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jul 2023 80,470 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 79,224 miles

Both rear, upper, shock absorber mountings corroded

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 74,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and rear, offside front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 68,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inside of tread, unevenly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread on inside of tread, unevenly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 56,025 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 43,015 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 43,013 miles

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

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 PFX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 PFX, 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 PFX registered?

SS16 PFX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2016.

Is SS16 PFX safe to buy?

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