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AE16 UKZ

2016 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,125 mi
Last recorded65,125 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 UKZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 65,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine x under covers x sill fitted / damage to n/s/r door x wing / corrosion on all suspension units / slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner rim

lights on dash /

Pass 20 Nov 2024 59,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat signs on disc x pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine x under covers fitted / damage to n/s/f wheel inner rim /

Pass 23 Nov 2023 51,643 miles

both front x n/s/r tyres 3mm / front pads half worn / corrosion on inner of rear discs

engine x under covers fitted / slight mark on o/s/f tyre outer wall / n/s/f wheel slight out of shape on inner rim /

Pass 16 Nov 2022 42,101 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 33,624 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 23 Nov 2020 30,042 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 22,637 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 22,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened deep scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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AE16 UKZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE16 UKZ, 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 AE16 UKZ registered?

AE16 UKZ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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