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AP16 DSZ

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,159 mi
Last recorded170,159 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 DSZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 170,159 miles
Pass 1 May 2026 167,662 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2026 162,440 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 129,080 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 96,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 92,541 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 85,932 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 72,075 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 72,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability hub bolts loose , shock absorber fixing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2020 70,455 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 70,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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AP16 DSZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP16 DSZ, 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 AP16 DSZ registered?

AP16 DSZ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 July 2016.

Is AP16 DSZ safe to buy?

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