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A35 HLF

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,098 mi
Last recorded69,098 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA35 HLF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 69,098 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 64,124 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 57,707 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 57,707 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 52,544 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 48,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring and corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on tread towards inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 48,200 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring and corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on tread towards inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 40,116 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 37,218 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 26,932 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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A35 HLF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,717 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A35 HLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A35 HLF registered?

A35 HLF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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