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DU16 AZZ

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,131 mi
Last recorded115,131 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU16 AZZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 115,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyre starting to get low.

Fail 10 Mar 2026 115,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyre starting to get low.

Pass 15 Mar 2025 99,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure and damage to mounting clips. (1.6 (d))

signs of o/s/r brake having been hot

small chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2025 99,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure and damage to mounting clips. (1.6 (d))

signs of o/s/r brake having been hot

small chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2024 90,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 80,814 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts perished + deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 72,194 miles

Nearside Front Mirror slightly loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 72,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot clip slightly loose allowing grease to escape

Nearside Front Mirror slightly loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 65,393 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror loose but still secure in correct position

Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,059 miles

Nearside Front Wing mirror loose but still secure in correct position

Pass 12 Mar 2019 54,694 miles

Off side rear brake pad worn to 1.5mm minimum thickness

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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DU16 AZZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU16 AZZ, 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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DU16 AZZ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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