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DN16 VEL

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,619 mi
Last recorded70,619 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 VEL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2025 70,619 miles

Factory fitted covers

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot see thickness of inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 62,160 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 53,101 miles

Factory fitted covers

Pass 8 Apr 2022 43,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at end to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to/on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 35,080 miles

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

factory covers fitted, n/s/f floor cover damaged/broken

Pass 20 Mar 2020 30,035 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres rubber cracking a lot in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

factory fitted covers

Pass 15 Apr 2019 21,438 miles

all tyres cracking

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 VEL is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

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

Is DN16 VEL safe to buy?

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