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DF16 XVP

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,404 mi
Last recorded73,404 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 73,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm limit! ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake pads wearing low? (Pads not totally visible)

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 70,374 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyre treads wearing low

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2023 67,512 miles

travel in park brake lever

Fail 9 Sep 2023 67,512 miles

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

travel in park brake lever

Pass 10 Sep 2022 65,127 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 58,968 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and lower outer sills covered

Front brake discs worn and lipped and brake pads wearing low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera ()

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 19 Sep 2020 53,336 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 36,061 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 XVP is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red 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 DF16 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

DF16 XVP is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is DF16 XVP safe to buy?

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