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AA16 DEV

2016 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,866 mi
Last recorded70,866 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA16 DEV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 70,866 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 70,826 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 101,184 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 88,560 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 88,398 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 46,289 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 38,816 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 26,841 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 14,428 miles

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 2 Mar 2019 30,427 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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AA16 DEV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,184cc diesel 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 AA16 DEV, 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 AA16 DEV registered?

AA16 DEV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AA16 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA16 DEV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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