2016 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · EK16 NBN
2016 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 74,659 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK16 NBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 74,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK16 NBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mazda 3 (EK16 NBN) between August 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EK16 NBN Mileage History
- 19/08/202469,126 mi
- 27/08/202574,262 mi+5,136 mi
- 27/08/202574,295 mi+33 mi
- 28/01/202674,657 mi+362 mi
- 30/01/202674,659 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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