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DH16 DDO

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,801 mi
Last recorded81,801 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH16 DDO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 81,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **2.5MM AT LOWEST POINT** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **3MM AT LOWEST POINT** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 67,974 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 67,974 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt from bottom of hub to lower arm loose, nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2024 63,173 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 52,565 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 42,034 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 33,896 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 28,342 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 28,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 22,509 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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DH16 DDO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DH16 DDO, 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 DH16 DDO registered?

DH16 DDO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is DH16 DDO safe to buy?

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