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AK65 ZLE

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,720 mi
Last recorded106,720 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 ZLE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 106,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 98,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 88,995 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 78,719 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 67,508 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 61,953 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 61,953 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 57,306 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 45,458 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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AK65 ZLE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK65 ZLE, 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 AK65 ZLE registered?

AK65 ZLE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 January 2016.

Is AK65 ZLE safe to buy?

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