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DL16 USZ

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,567 mi
Last recorded67,567 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 USZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 67,567 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims andcovers,

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished, cracking, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor, water damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 60,502 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 54,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 44,263 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 36,025 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wear

Offside Rear tyre wear/cracking

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

Fail 18 May 2021 36,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre wear

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wear/cracking

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 22,341 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 USZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DL16 USZ, 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 USZ registered?

DL16 USZ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 July 2016.

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