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SV16 SYT

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,352 mi
Last recorded66,352 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 SYT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 66,352 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 61,917 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 53,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 46,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60R16 92V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60R16 92V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 31,658 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have age related cracking to tread

Fail 8 Oct 2021 31,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have age related cracking to tread

Pass 7 Oct 2020 26,505 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 26,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 20,562 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres age related cracking to tread

Pass 11 Oct 2018 9,496 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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SV16 SYT is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SV16 SYT, 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 SV16 SYT registered?

SV16 SYT is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is SV16 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV16 SYT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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