2016 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · LC16 DFP
2016 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2016. Recorded mileage 29,909 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC16 DFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 29,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC16 DFP 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 (LC16 DFP) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 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 (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LC16 DFP Mileage History
- 26/09/202220,498 mi
- 20/09/202322,844 mi+2,346 mi
- 07/10/202426,461 mi+3,617 mi
- 01/10/202529,824 mi+3,363 mi
- 10/10/202529,909 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 3,097 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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