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DF16 XMC

2016 Mazda CX-3

Red Diesel 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,005 mi
Last recorded95,005 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda CX-340,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 XMC
MakeMazda
ModelCX-3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 95,005 miles

All underbody and component rusty

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 24 Dec 2025 94,804 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All underbody and component rusty

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2024 72,673 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2024 72,670 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2023 61,997 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 58,902 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 52,919 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 49,554 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 49,554 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 38,075 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))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

dpf light flashing

emissions too low to get a reading

How Reliable is the Mazda CX-3?

Based on 170,196 MOT tests across 25,175 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,723
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
25,175
On UK Roads
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DF16 XMC is a 2016 Mazda CX-3 in Red with a 1,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Mazda CX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 40,239 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mazda CX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda CX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DF16 XMC registered?

DF16 XMC is a 2016 Mazda CX-3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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