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DV16 ENN

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,185 mi
Last recorded72,185 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 72,185 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view band a and b (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension components generally corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 62,746 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension generally corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 51,694 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view band a & b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 40,713 miles

All metal brake pipes coated in grease

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside/suspension component's generally corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2023 40,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All metal brake pipes coated in grease

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside/suspension component's generally corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 34,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view band a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs have light corrosion (1.1.14 (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 10 Mar 2020 28,931 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 22,792 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 ENN is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 DV16 ENN, 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 ENN is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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