2016 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · DH16 ACZ
2016 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 79,956 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DH16 ACZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 79,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DH16 ACZ Mileage History
- 29/07/202475,097 mi
- 30/07/202475,108 mi+11 mi
- 20/08/202577,797 mi+2,689 mi
- 20/08/202577,798 mi+1 mi
- 25/08/202679,956 mi+2,158 mi
Average of roughly 2,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DH16 ACZ 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 (DH16 ACZ) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 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 (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
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