2016 Mazda 3 2.2L Diesel · AA16 DEV
2016 Mazda 3 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 70,866 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AA16 DEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 70,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AA16 DEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mazda 3 (AA16 DEV) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
AA16 DEV Mileage History
- 12/03/202488,398 km
- 20/03/202488,560 km+162 km
- 27/03/2025101,184 km+12,624 km
- 24/03/202670,826 mi
- 27/03/202670,866 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly -8,593 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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