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AK59 SAM

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,692 mi
Last recorded53,692 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 SAM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 53,692 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 48,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded on inner face

slightly Long footbrake travel

Pass 11 Nov 2023 44,138 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 43,847 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 43,556 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 35,793 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 32,116 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,904 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 30,904 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 20,379 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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AK59 SAM is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK59 SAM, 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 AK59 SAM registered?

AK59 SAM is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 September 2016.

Is AK59 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 SAM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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