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AP05 AGE

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,227 mi
Last recorded117,227 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 AGE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 117,227 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Abnormal wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 99,199 miles

Engine oil level over maximum

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished & cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 93,268 miles

Front Brakes starting to get low

Rear Brakes worn

Pass 28 Mar 2023 87,644 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 83,307 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 77,361 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 71,561 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,934 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (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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AP05 AGE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP05 AGE, 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 AP05 AGE registered?

AP05 AGE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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