2016 Mazda 3 2.2L Diesel · ET65 DFJ
2016 Mazda 3 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 05 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 84,107 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET65 DFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 84,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET65 DFJ 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 (ET65 DFJ) between January 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
ET65 DFJ Mileage History
- 19/01/202363,659 mi
- 18/01/202472,065 mi+8,406 mi
- 11/11/202478,458 mi+6,393 mi
- 13/05/202684,107 mi+5,649 mi
- 14/05/202684,107 mi
Average of roughly 6,168 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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