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AX65 GJO

2016 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,165 mi
Last recorded100,165 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX65 GJO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 100,165 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 100,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 91,258 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 76,295 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 76,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 61,705 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 61,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 48,957 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 35,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 35,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 28,089 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view shone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 17,784 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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AX65 GJO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX65 GJO, 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 AX65 GJO registered?

AX65 GJO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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