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DL16 URK

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,702 mi
Last recorded95,702 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 URK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 95,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 95,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 95,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer and inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tpms light on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2025 86,111 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inbetween treads and nail in tyre 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 86,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inbetween treads and nail in tyre 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 72,796 miles

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged slightly

Offside wing mirror damaged slightly and cover missing

Fail 15 Feb 2024 72,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged slightly

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside wing mirror damaged slightly and cover missing

Pass 20 Feb 2023 65,711 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 60,651 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 51,128 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 37,475 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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DL16 URK is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DL16 URK, 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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DL16 URK is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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