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AU16 XUN

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,985 mi
Last recorded88,985 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 XUN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 88,985 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 85,530 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 79,997 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 74,170 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 67,586 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 58,235 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,394 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2019 30,519 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 XUN is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU16 XUN, 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 XUN registered?

AU16 XUN is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AU16 XUN safe to buy?

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