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A7 AEG

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,893 mi
Last recorded40,893 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 AEG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 40,893 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Dec 2025 40,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2024 32,860 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 32,770 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 25,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Extremely close. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Nov 2023 25,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Extremely close. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2022 18,102 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 12,351 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 7,514 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 7,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 5,405 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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A7 AEG is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A7 AEG, 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 A7 AEG registered?

A7 AEG is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 November 2016.

Is A7 AEG safe to buy?

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