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AP16 NXJ

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,244 mi
Last recorded117,244 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 NXJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 117,244 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 96,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 78,168 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 77,963 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 69,349 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Feb 2023 69,349 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 57,853 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,654 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 47,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 44,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut, tread depth 3.5mm centre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 34,510 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 NXJ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NXJ, 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 NXJ registered?

AP16 NXJ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 July 2016.

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