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DA16 UGB

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,739 mi
Last recorded73,739 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 73,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

OSF HEADLAMP LENS SLIGHTLT CRACKED

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 65,448 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 53,749 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 53,749 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 47,836 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 39,396 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 33,772 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 26,473 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 UGB 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 87.5%.

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 UGB, 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 UGB registered?

DA16 UGB is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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