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XX12 ABC

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,825 mi
Last recorded90,825 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX12 ABC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 90,825 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 90,825 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 86,371 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 79,779 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,287 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 68,908 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 57,230 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 57,230 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 46,294 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 46,294 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 33,471 miles

FRONT and REAR CAMERAS turn,d OFF pre MOT

Fail 20 May 2019 33,471 miles

FRONT and REAR CAMERAS turn,d OFF pre MOT

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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XX12 ABC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XX12 ABC, 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 XX12 ABC registered?

XX12 ABC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is XX12 ABC safe to buy?

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