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DA16 FHM

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,099 mi
Last recorded85,099 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 FHM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 85,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 77,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 68,005 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 61,778 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 47,542 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 35,416 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 33,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn/smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn/smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 28,986 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 FHM is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DA16 FHM, 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 FHM registered?

DA16 FHM is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 April 2016.

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