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DA16 VBY

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,237 mi
Last recorded111,237 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 VBY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 111,237 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 101,461 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 76,520 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2022 51,277 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Nov 2021 42,261 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 36,957 miles

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))

brake fluid slightly low

nearside and offside rear tyre starting to perish

under-trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2019 24,716 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 24,716 miles

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

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

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 VBY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

DA16 VBY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 June 2016.

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