2016 Mazda 3 SE 2.0L Petrol · SF16 PRR
2016 Mazda 3 SE (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 93,343 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3 SE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF16 PRR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 93,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF16 PRR 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 Se (SF16 PRR) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SF16 PRR Mileage History
- 27/10/202241,970 mi
- 01/11/202242,161 mi+191 mi
- 29/11/202359,393 mi+17,232 mi
- 25/11/202477,322 mi+17,929 mi
- 25/11/202593,343 mi+16,021 mi
Average of roughly 16,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Our Verdict
A recommended purchase for those priorit
Given that this vehicle has covered significantly more ground than the average Mazda 3 of this age, the service history is the most critical document to review. Ensure that oil and filter changes have been performed at regular intervals to protect the 2.0L engine.
Negotiate based on the higher-than-average mileage and the upcoming need for wear-and-tear items. Check for any evidence of recent major work that might offset the mileage, such as a timing chain check or suspension refreshment.
The 1998cc petrol engine provides more performance than the smaller variants but will result in higher fuel expenditure. You should expect higher annual fuel costs compared to the 1.5L model, and the vehicle will fall into a corresponding tax band for its engine size and emissions.
Insurance for the SE trim is typically moderate, though the 2.0L engine may place it in a slightly higher group. Combined with maintenance for a vehicle nearing 100,000 miles, annual costs will be higher than a low-mileage example.
While the last four MOTs recorded no defects, you should physically inspect the braking system and tyre treads, as these are the most common failure points for this model. Check the underside of the vehicle for any signs of corrosion, particularly around the sills and wheel arches.
Investigate the cause of the MOT failure in October 2022. Although the data shows 'no defects recorded' for that failure, a vehicle cannot fail without a reason, so this suggests a missing detail in the record or a quick-fix issue that was rectified before the retest four days later.
This black 2016 Mazda 3 SE is powered by a 2.0L petrol engine and has reached 93,343 miles as of its last MOT in November 2025. The vehicle's history shows a consistent testing pattern with no defects recorded in the last four successful tests. It does have one recorded failure from October 2022, though no specific defects were listed for that event.
The Mazda 3 demonstrates a strong reliability profile with an average MOT pass rate of 88.2% across 110 analysed vehicles.
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