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DK16 GLZ

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,176 mi
Last recorded59,176 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 GLZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 59,176 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 53,220 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 46,225 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 38,976 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 32,104 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 32,102 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 23,949 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 18,618 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 15,685 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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DK16 GLZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DK16 GLZ, 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 DK16 GLZ registered?

DK16 GLZ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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