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DA16 VBX

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,860 mi
Last recorded64,860 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 VBX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2026 64,860 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 56,656 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 45,698 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 36,549 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 26,709 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 20,523 miles

all for tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2020 16,493 miles

rear brake surface corrosion

under trays obscuring full examination

Pass 30 Apr 2019 10,909 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 VBX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

DA16 VBX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is DA16 VBX safe to buy?

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