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DC16 FZF

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,966 mi
Last recorded32,966 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 FZF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 32,966 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 29,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 25,889 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 21,991 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 21,991 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 18,354 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 18,341 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both, 18 & 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking 215 45 18. Also deep cut in sidewall, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking 215 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking 215 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking 215 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 14,251 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 8,337 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 FZF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DC16 FZF, 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 DC16 FZF registered?

DC16 FZF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 July 2016.

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