CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV16 SZJ

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,436 mi
Last recorded22,436 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 SZJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 22,436 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 20,708 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 20,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 18,966 miles

VERY SLIGHT LIP ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS & N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE JUST UNDER HALF WORN

Pass 10 Aug 2022 16,770 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRES

Pass 29 Dec 2020 13,777 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 7,789 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
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV16 SZJ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV16 SZJ?

You can check the full history of AV16 SZJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV16 SZJ registered?

AV16 SZJ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is AV16 SZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 SZJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV16 SZJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV16 SZJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.