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AE16 ULW

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,149 mi
Last recorded99,149 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ULW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 99,149 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 85,020 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 72,334 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 59,785 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 48,734 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 39,348 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 39,347 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 30,726 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 19,166 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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AE16 ULW is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

AE16 ULW is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is AE16 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 ULW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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