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DC16 JPF

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,765 mi
Last recorded70,765 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 JPF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 70,765 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 60,078 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 59,904 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear unable to check rear seat belts (seats not in use)

Pass 1 Dec 2023 50,191 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 42,723 miles

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2021 34,992 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 30,638 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 27,286 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 JPF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JPF, 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 JPF registered?

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

Is DC16 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC16 JPF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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