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AK16 NZE

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,993 mi
Last recorded59,993 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 NZE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 59,993 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 59,993 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 57,363 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 54,849 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 52,241 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 49,636 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 47,273 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 43,242 miles

All four tyres at 3mm

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 NZE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK16 NZE, 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 NZE registered?

AK16 NZE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AK16 NZE safe to buy?

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