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AV16 EEW

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,392 mi
Last recorded38,392 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 EEW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 38,392 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2024 36,464 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2023 34,023 miles

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2022 30,376 miles

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 26,201 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2020 24,703 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 20,708 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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AV16 EEW is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AV16 EEW, 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 AV16 EEW registered?

AV16 EEW is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is AV16 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 EEW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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