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DE16 HFR

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,570 mi
Last recorded99,570 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 HFR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 99,570 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure Engine bay undertray slight damage (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 99,570 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure Engine bay undertray slight damage (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 92,351 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,980 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 85,971 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 77,775 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 77,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 63,503 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 55,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 48,455 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 32,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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DE16 HFR is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE16 HFR, 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 DE16 HFR registered?

DE16 HFR is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is DE16 HFR safe to buy?

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