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AT53 PMT

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,403 mi
Last recorded17,403 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 PMT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 17,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Oct 2024 17,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread and kerb damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 17,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread and kerb damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 16,656 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 15,925 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 14,457 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 13,488 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 10,338 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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AT53 PMT is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 AT53 PMT, 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 AT53 PMT registered?

AT53 PMT is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is AT53 PMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT53 PMT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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