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AV16 EFF

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,451 mi
Last recorded45,451 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 EFF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 45,451 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 42,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Brake pipes have surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 38,659 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 38,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 34,433 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 28,326 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 21,572 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 15,802 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 EFF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 AV16 EFF, 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 EFF registered?

AV16 EFF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 August 2016.

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