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DN16 VEM

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,231 mi
Last recorded56,231 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 VEM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 56,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 49,672 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 43,709 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 37,778 miles

Front front brake pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2021 32,649 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Fail 18 Mar 2021 32,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear tyres perished (sidewalls splitting)

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Mar 2020 30,513 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 21,859 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 VEM is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

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

Is DN16 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN16 VEM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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