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DK16 TMO

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,692 mi
Last recorded96,692 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 TMO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 96,692 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 96,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 88,941 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 81,359 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 81,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 73,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 73,447 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 58,976 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 58,976 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 46,961 miles

Factory fitted covers

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends a lot (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 46,961 miles

Factory fitted covers

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends a lot (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Been reset (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,060 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 36,107 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 28,380 miles

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

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

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 TMO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DK16 TMO, 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 TMO registered?

DK16 TMO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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