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DA16 VCK

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,816 mi
Last recorded40,816 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 VCK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 40,816 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal part also greased both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 38,360 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 38,360 miles

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 36,155 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 36,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly inside on outside

Pass 3 Jul 2023 33,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 31,373 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 26,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 25,006 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 23,421 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 23,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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 VCK is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VCK, 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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DA16 VCK is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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