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DE16 HGF

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,613 mi
Last recorded87,613 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 HGF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 87,613 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 87,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 79,670 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 72,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm) and badly worn on inner edge. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 64,859 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 55,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits and worn on outer edge. Advise very regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits(2mm) and worn on outer edge. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits and worn on inner edge. Advise very regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides 3mm approx. Advise regular checks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 55,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits and worn on outer edge. Advise very regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits(2mm) and worn on outer edge. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits and worn on inner edge. Advise very regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides 3mm approx. Advise regular checks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 48,176 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 42,653 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 42,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 34,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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))

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 HGF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 HGF, 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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DE16 HGF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2016.

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