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DF16 DWP

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,725 mi
Last recorded28,725 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 DWP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 28,725 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 25,836 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 25,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60r16 92v toyo (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 22,474 miles

Both rear tyres slightly miss shaped

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 20,796 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 18,757 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 16,872 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 16,289 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 13,652 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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DF16 DWP is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DF16 DWP, 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 DF16 DWP registered?

DF16 DWP is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is DF16 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 DWP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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