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AU16 MZD

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,321 mi
Last recorded118,321 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 MZD
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 118,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 118,321 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 117,325 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 117,325 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 112,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 106,665 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 96,977 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 96,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 82,766 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light inop

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger snapped but not likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 82,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running light inop

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger snapped but not likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,299 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 62,299 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 36,265 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 36,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

How Reliable is the Ds DS3?

Based on 289,414 MOT tests across 35,001 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,540
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
35,001
On UK Roads
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AU16 MZD is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 41,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU16 MZD is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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