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SW65 KLS

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,973 mi
Last recorded79,973 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 KLS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 79,973 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms /rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2026 79,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure broken in middle, not supporting vehicle (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General body corrosion, side skirts/under trays prevent full inspection

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cups on lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 67,976 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 67,729 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 59,568 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 59,566 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 54,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 48,378 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 43,411 miles

Under covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at end. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at end. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at end. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 43,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded at end. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at end. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at end. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at end. (1.1.11 (c))

Under covers fitted.

Pass 23 Jan 2020 37,927 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 37,772 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 30,576 miles

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

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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SW65 KLS is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SW65 KLS, 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 SW65 KLS registered?

SW65 KLS is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 January 2016.

Is SW65 KLS safe to buy?

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