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DP16 MFA

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,664 mi
Last recorded58,664 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 MFA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 58,664 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 55,313 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 50,792 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 50,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 42,468 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 36,189 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 36,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 25,144 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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DP16 MFA is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DP16 MFA, 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 DP16 MFA registered?

DP16 MFA is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is DP16 MFA safe to buy?

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