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AP07 ALF

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,245 mi
Last recorded98,245 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 ALF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 98,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 93,011 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 85,941 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 79,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front at 30% limit 30% n/s front brake lazy in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front inner pads starting to wear

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear inner and outer wear marker

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Travel on parking brake lever close to end of travel

Pass 8 Dec 2021 69,221 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,615 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,435 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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AP07 ALF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AP07 ALF, 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 AP07 ALF registered?

AP07 ALF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 January 2016.

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