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DL16 USY

2016 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,281 mi
Last recorded106,281 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 USY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 106,281 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 105,991 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Jul 2024 103,782 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jul 2023 99,089 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 86,774 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 75,509 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 65,884 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,845 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 59,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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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DL16 USY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 USY, 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 DL16 USY registered?

DL16 USY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 August 2016.

Is DL16 USY safe to buy?

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