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DA16 AFE

2016 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,101 mi
Last recorded77,101 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 AFE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 77,101 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 77,098 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2025 68,230 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Fail 24 May 2025 68,229 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 17 May 2024 63,684 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 51,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle System Malfunction indicator is active.

Fail 2 May 2023 51,290 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 'Inside' is facing out. (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle System Malfunction indicator is active.

Pass 28 Apr 2022 37,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 27,675 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 27,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 May 2020 22,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2019 16,158 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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DA16 AFE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA16 AFE, 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 DA16 AFE registered?

DA16 AFE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 May 2016.

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