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AY16 ZFF

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,660 mi
Last recorded113,660 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 ZFF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 113,660 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 113,657 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 99,370 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 99,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 84,207 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 84,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 71,918 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill under paintwork (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 60,774 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 53,154 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 53,153 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 46,154 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 46,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019 32,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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AY16 ZFF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AY16 ZFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY16 ZFF registered?

AY16 ZFF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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