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AE65 LKU

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,318 mi
Last recorded73,318 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 LKU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 73,318 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 73,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 44,247 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall dryrotted/cracked

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut on outer sidewall

Fail 21 Oct 2021 44,247 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre sidewall dryrotted/cracked

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut on outer sidewall

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 LKU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AE65 LKU, 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 LKU registered?

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

Is AE65 LKU safe to buy?

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