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CE16 CXG

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,149 mi
Last recorded72,149 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 CXG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 72,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 72,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 62,236 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 53,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to tread markers and slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 53,161 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to tread markers and slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 45,547 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 45,400 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to tread markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 37,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 30,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to tread markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to ytread markers and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,532 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 18,631 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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CE16 CXG is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CE16 CXG, 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 CE16 CXG registered?

CE16 CXG is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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