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AK61 EEM

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,747 mi
Last recorded77,747 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 EEM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 77,747 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2025 77,653 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 84,981 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 84,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 79,076 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 70,971 miles

All under body surface rust

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 47,377 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 30,572 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 65,327 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 22,154 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 59,576 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 15,711 miles

Under trays preventing inspection of some components

Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,147 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,448 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,710 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 37,720 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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AK61 EEM is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 AK61 EEM, 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 AK61 EEM registered?

AK61 EEM is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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