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T25 SKU

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,495 mi
Last recorded126,495 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT25 SKU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 126,495 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 126,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 113,449 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 108,175 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 84,326 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2021 70,273 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 53,095 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,010 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Stone chip in zone A, of windscreen. only just met mot requirement's

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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T25 SKU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T25 SKU, 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

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What year was T25 SKU registered?

T25 SKU is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 October 2016.

Is T25 SKU safe to buy?

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