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DG16 FPL

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,984 mi
Last recorded94,984 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 FPL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 94,984 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 88,210 miles

Front brakes showing wear

Front tyres showing wear

wipers smearing

Pass 15 May 2024 81,624 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 74,324 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 74,323 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 67,900 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 60,807 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,426 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 50,217 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 41,805 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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DG16 FPL is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DG16 FPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG16 FPL registered?

DG16 FPL is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is DG16 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 FPL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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