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SW16 DXT

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,723 mi
Last recorded48,723 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 DXT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 48,723 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 48,723 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 45,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn

Front and rear suspension rusted

Pass 14 Nov 2023 41,601 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 41,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 33,557 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 33,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 27,737 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front, nearside rear & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 26,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 14,397 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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SW16 DXT is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SW16 DXT, 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 SW16 DXT registered?

SW16 DXT is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is SW16 DXT safe to buy?

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