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T16 MTS

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,823 mi
Last recorded101,823 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 MTS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 101,823 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2026 101,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 93,952 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 84,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 69,704 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 69,704 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 55,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 41,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 31,799 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2020 31,794 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

TPMS lamp on

under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 16,622 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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T16 MTS is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 T16 MTS, 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 T16 MTS registered?

T16 MTS is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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