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ADY 829D

2016 Mazda MX-3

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,251 mi
Last recorded91,251 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 829D
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 91,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 77,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelled/corroded at flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelled/corroded at flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 66,652 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 61,203 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 61,203 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 53,335 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 45,075 miles

under trays floor and engine coverts fitted obscuring tested items

Pass 17 Nov 2020 43,278 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 43,278 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 33,370 miles

front brake pads 60-70% worn

Pass 6 Apr 2012 121,104 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 168,605 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 93,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 83,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

auxillary drive belt perished

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear fuel pipes corroded

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake pads starting to wear low

road tax currently displayed on vehicle has expired

slight play in both front inner steering arm joints

Pass 11 Dec 2007 82,328 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 74,000 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 62,566 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 62,566 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

advise offside rear tyre low on tread

advise rear brake discs heavily corroded

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?

Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,237
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
8,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,172
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,102
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,642
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,510
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,968
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ADY 829D is a 2016 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADY 829D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ADY 829D registered?

ADY 829D is a 2016 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 2 December 2016.

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