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AK16 EKD

2016 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,166 mi
Last recorded66,166 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 EKD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 66,166 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 66,156 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 63,088 miles

no reading detected on dsm

Fail 23 Oct 2024 63,084 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 58,098 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 58,063 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 56,097 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 56,087 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 53,244 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 51,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

No reading obtained on DSM

Fail 7 Oct 2020 51,006 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

No reading obtained on DSM

Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,581 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 EKD is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EKD, 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 EKD registered?

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

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