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AP16 DZX

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,970 mi
Last recorded59,970 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 DZX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 59,970 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage(6mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 59,532 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage(6mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 46,437 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,884 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 22,844 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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AP16 DZX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 DZX, 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 DZX registered?

AP16 DZX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is AP16 DZX safe to buy?

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