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D1 MTO

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,999 mi
Last recorded86,999 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 MTO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 86,999 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 81,000 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 81,000 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 74,845 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 65,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 60,179 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 60,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 56,244 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 56,244 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 53,822 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre There are two nails in the nearside rear tyre. ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,984 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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D1 MTO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 D1 MTO, 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 D1 MTO registered?

D1 MTO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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