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DC16 FZD

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,609 mi
Last recorded43,609 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 FZD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 43,609 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 35,684 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 29,954 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 21,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 May 2022 18,839 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 14,504 miles

Both wipers splitting

Pass 1 Jul 2019 11,376 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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DC16 FZD is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DC16 FZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC16 FZD registered?

DC16 FZD is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is DC16 FZD safe to buy?

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