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DN16 VEK

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,260 mi
Last recorded101,260 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 VEK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 101,260 miles

Offside Front bumper slight damage.

Pass 19 Jun 2025 89,872 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted + off side front bumper damage.

Pass 6 Jun 2024 79,217 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Jun 2023 69,568 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 58,604 miles

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))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 40,175 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 29,743 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

front pads low

Pass 14 Jun 2019 14,784 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 VEK is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DN16 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

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

Is DN16 VEK safe to buy?

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