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AE65 HCX

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,606 mi
Last recorded97,606 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 HCX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2024 97,606 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 88,574 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 79,328 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 71,068 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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AE65 HCX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE65 HCX, 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 AE65 HCX registered?

AE65 HCX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is AE65 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE65 HCX shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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