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DS16 BRZ

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,219 mi
Last recorded139,219 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 BRZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 139,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 129,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 116,048 miles

Rear exhaust heat shields loose.

Fail 24 Apr 2024 116,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shields loose.

Pass 13 May 2023 101,922 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 87,796 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2021 74,639 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))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,730 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 48,320 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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DS16 BRZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DS16 BRZ, 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 DS16 BRZ registered?

DS16 BRZ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 May 2016.

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