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DA16 VCX

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,420 mi
Last recorded38,420 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 VCX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 38,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 38,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 36,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished too (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 36,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished too (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 33,775 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 29,913 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 24,361 miles

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

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 20,813 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 18,844 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 18,844 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 16,086 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 VCX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,496cc 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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

DA16 VCX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 August 2016.

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