2016 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · GM65 HWD
2016 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 116,916 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GM65 HWD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 116,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
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GM65 HWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mazda 3 (GM65 HWD) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
GM65 HWD Mileage History
- 19/08/202289,048 mi
- 22/08/202398,153 mi+9,105 mi
- 23/08/2024108,659 mi+10,506 mi
- 23/07/2025116,916 mi+8,257 mi
Average of roughly 9,522 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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