2016 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · R6 CPP
2016 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 71,245 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R6 CPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 71,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R6 CPP 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 (R6 CPP) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
R6 CPP Mileage History
- 24/10/202249,836 mi
- 19/10/202356,599 mi+6,763 mi
- 22/10/202464,277 mi+7,678 mi
- 29/10/202571,235 mi+6,958 mi
- 30/10/202571,245 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 7,096 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda 3 (BM/BN)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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