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DC16 YFG

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,053 mi
Last recorded6,053 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 6,053 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 5,619 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 4,967 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 4,671 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2022 4,275 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 3,878 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2020 3,618 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 2,744 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 YFG is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YFG, 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 YFG registered?

DC16 YFG is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is DC16 YFG safe to buy?

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