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AP66 PUK

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,612 mi
Last recorded64,612 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP66 PUK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 64,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 49,576 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 49,576 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 38,697 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 32,765 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs have corrosion on inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 26,703 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 21,201 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 17,279 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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AP66 PUK is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP66 PUK, 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 AP66 PUK registered?

AP66 PUK is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 October 2016.

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