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AK65 UNE

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,160 mi
Last recorded101,160 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 UNE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 101,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 89,161 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 81,699 miles

Central Rear rear exhaust heat sheild loose

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

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

Nearside Rear lens damage

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

i stop light flashing

Fail 2 Mar 2024 81,699 miles

Central Rear rear exhaust heat sheild loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens damage

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

i stop light flashing

Pass 2 Mar 2023 71,812 miles

Exhaust shield loose (towards rear)

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

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked

Offside Front Dust boot insecure

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake high (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2023 71,739 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust shield loose (towards rear)

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

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked

Offside Front Dust boot insecure

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 64,549 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,906 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 47,267 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 35,152 miles

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

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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AK65 UNE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK65 UNE, 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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AK65 UNE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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