2016 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · XX12 ABC
2016 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2016. Recorded mileage 96,540 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XX12 ABC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 96,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XX12 ABC 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 (XX12 ABC) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
XX12 ABC Mileage History
- 17/09/202486,371 mi
- 25/09/202590,825 mi+4,454 mi
- 25/09/202590,825 mi
- 21/09/202696,540 mi+5,715 mi
- 21/09/202696,540 mi
Average of roughly 5,060 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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