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DF16 LXE

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,161 mi
Last recorded103,161 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 LXE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 103,161 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))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 93,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING THE VIEW OF TESTABLE ITEMS (SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BUT SECURE)

Fail 21 Oct 2024 93,731 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING THE VIEW OF TESTABLE ITEMS (SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BUT SECURE)

Pass 25 Oct 2023 87,579 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 82,537 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 82,537 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 74,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,037 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 69,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 64,744 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 64,734 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH have damage to inner tread/wall construction (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,516 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 LXE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF16 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

DF16 LXE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 June 2016.

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