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AE16 UTF

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,975 mi
Last recorded90,975 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 UTF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 90,975 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 85,661 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 80,666 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 64,589 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 64,587 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Bent and fouling tyre sidewall (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 54,325 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 54,325 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,512 miles

Front wipers starting too smear .

Pass 8 Mar 2019 34,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

under body trims fitted can not check for corrosion

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 UTF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AE16 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

AE16 UTF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AE16 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 UTF 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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