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SY16 MSX

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,458 mi
Last recorded49,458 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 MSX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 49,458 miles

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

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Feb 2026 49,456 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2025 46,911 miles

heatshield insecure

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2024 42,578 miles

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

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Feb 2024 42,576 miles

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

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

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

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2023 39,137 miles

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

heatshield insecure

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2022 35,990 miles

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

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2021 30,774 miles

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2020 26,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Feb 2020 26,594 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 19,775 miles

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

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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SY16 MSX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red 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 SY16 MSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY16 MSX?

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What year was SY16 MSX registered?

SY16 MSX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is SY16 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY16 MSX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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