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AK16 EKB

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,042 mi
Last recorded99,042 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 EKB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 99,042 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 92,219 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 83,901 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 73,342 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 73,342 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 61,634 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 48,528 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 48,528 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,621 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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AK16 EKB 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 77.8%.

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 AK16 EKB, 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 AK16 EKB registered?

AK16 EKB is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is AK16 EKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 EKB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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