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DA65 SNJ

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,160 mi
Last recorded92,160 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA65 SNJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 92,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides / Strong advisory to be replaced ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking + outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 82,811 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 71,721 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,364 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 71,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 63,026 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 57,380 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 57,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 50,022 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,355 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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DA65 SNJ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA65 SNJ, 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 DA65 SNJ registered?

DA65 SNJ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is DA65 SNJ safe to buy?

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