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DV16 ELJ

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,767 mi
Last recorded42,767 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 ELJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 42,767 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 36,676 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 31,650 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.7-2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 21,060 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 16,042 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 11,222 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 7,167 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 5,771 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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DV16 ELJ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DV16 ELJ, 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 DV16 ELJ registered?

DV16 ELJ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DV16 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 ELJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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