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AU16 SVP

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,729 mi
Last recorded68,729 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 SVP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 68,729 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 68,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 61,728 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 61,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 56,922 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 56,922 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 51,266 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 47,016 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 43,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm lowest point and heavily cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm lowest point and heavily cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 40,978 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 34,299 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 31,859 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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AU16 SVP is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU16 SVP, 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 AU16 SVP registered?

AU16 SVP is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AU16 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 SVP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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