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DN16 VEB

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,116 mi
Last recorded57,116 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 VEB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 57,116 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2026 57,106 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2025 51,042 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2024 38,897 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 38,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 23,998 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 23,996 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 20,910 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 18,631 miles

Low tyre pressure warning on

Pass 25 Mar 2020 16,380 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 11,614 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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DN16 VEB is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DN16 VEB, 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 DN16 VEB registered?

DN16 VEB is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DN16 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN16 VEB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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