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DC16 FZZ

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,563 mi
Last recorded75,563 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 FZZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 75,563 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2026 75,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2025 67,737 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 67,737 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Jun 2024 60,421 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 53,749 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 44,759 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 37,623 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 30,566 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 FZZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 FZZ, 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 FZZ registered?

DC16 FZZ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is DC16 FZZ safe to buy?

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