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SW65 NCZ

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,572 mi
Last recorded90,572 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 NCZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 90,572 miles

Front EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

UNDER BODY CORRSIN

Fail 3 Feb 2026 90,572 miles

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

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

Front EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDER BODY CORRSIN

Pass 6 Feb 2025 84,081 miles

Front heat shield loose

general under body corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2025 84,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front heat shield loose

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2024 73,686 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 70,402 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 62,849 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,510 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 35,596 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 35,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front@25%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 20,247 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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SW65 NCZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 SW65 NCZ, 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 NCZ registered?

SW65 NCZ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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