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DE16 RKO

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,818 mi
Last recorded82,818 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 82,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 68,459 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 57,127 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 57,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 48,319 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 39,904 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 29,173 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 18,426 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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DE16 RKO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc 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 DE16 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

DE16 RKO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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