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AV16 LEF

2016 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,998 mi
Last recorded122,998 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 LEF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 122,998 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 116,786 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 107,269 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 89,873 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 75,274 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 70,650 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,432 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 61,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,014 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 48,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (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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AV16 LEF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,496cc diesel 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 AV16 LEF, 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 AV16 LEF registered?

AV16 LEF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AV16 LEF safe to buy?

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