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AP16 DTU

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,566 mi
Last recorded76,566 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 DTU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 76,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 66,841 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 66,841 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 60,237 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 49,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower balljoint dust cover starting to perish

Offside Front Lower balljoint dust cover starting to perish

Pass 27 Jun 2022 39,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has cut but not deep enough to expose cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2021 27,627 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 21,444 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 16,336 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 16,336 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 DTU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AP16 DTU, 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 DTU registered?

AP16 DTU is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is AP16 DTU safe to buy?

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