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AJ08 SYM

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,496 mi
Last recorded40,496 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 SYM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,496 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 40,496 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 30,314 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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AJ08 SYM is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ08 SYM, 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 AJ08 SYM registered?

AJ08 SYM is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is AJ08 SYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ08 SYM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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