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UP05 AZM

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,184 mi
Last recorded159,184 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUP05 AZM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 159,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 148,450 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 138,705 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 127,586 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 115,215 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 115,215 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,430 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 79,807 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and has cuts in the tread face 215/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 79,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215x45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 61,146 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

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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UP05 AZM is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel 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 UP05 AZM, 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 UP05 AZM registered?

UP05 AZM is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 June 2016.

Is UP05 AZM safe to buy?

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