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DT16 AOM

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,708 mi
Last recorded115,708 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT16 AOM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 115,708 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 104,807 miles

Under trays fitted front to back.

Fail 12 Jun 2025 104,796 miles

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

Under trays fitted front to back.

Pass 3 Jun 2024 92,638 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 92,637 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2023 80,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 74,915 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 26 Jul 2021 68,089 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 63,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front 90%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm or under (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm or under (5.2.3 (e))

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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DT16 AOM is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DT16 AOM, 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 DT16 AOM registered?

DT16 AOM is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is DT16 AOM safe to buy?

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