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AL51 ZZA

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,187 mi
Last recorded65,187 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 ZZA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 65,187 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 58,654 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 53,715 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 53,715 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 46,292 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 45,048 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 41,036 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 35,620 miles

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

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

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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AL51 ZZA is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black 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 AL51 ZZA, 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 AL51 ZZA registered?

AL51 ZZA is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AL51 ZZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL51 ZZA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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