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DC16 GCO

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,610 mi
Last recorded82,610 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 82,610 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 71,476 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 71,326 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

rear seats down at time of test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 20 Nov 2024 71,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal slightly spongy

rear seats down at time of test

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2023 62,920 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 53,923 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 46,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (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))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 38,514 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 31,236 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 27,733 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 GCO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GCO, 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 GCO registered?

DC16 GCO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is DC16 GCO safe to buy?

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