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DV16 ENH

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,138 mi
Last recorded83,138 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 ENH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 83,138 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 83,128 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 71,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (215/45r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 60,828 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 49,171 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 49,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 39,580 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 39,576 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides [rear bush] splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 19 Mar 2021 36,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,640 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 31,640 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,187 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 ENH is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV16 ENH, 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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DV16 ENH is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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