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AE16 ULF

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,985 mi
Last recorded63,985 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ULF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 63,985 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chip Cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 54,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 46,465 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 35,803 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 31,290 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 31,289 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 29,940 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2020 29,940 miles

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

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

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

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

cant see rear pads advise brake check

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 21,131 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 ULF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE16 ULF, 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 ULF registered?

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

Is AE16 ULF safe to buy?

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