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DA66 XWL

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,533 mi
Last recorded111,533 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA66 XWL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 111,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 111,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 97,169 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 82,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

heat shield @ fuel tank loose

Fail 31 Aug 2023 82,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both units adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

heat shield @ fuel tank loose

Pass 20 Aug 2022 60,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both front tyres @ 3mm

Pass 27 Aug 2021 36,740 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 36,733 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 17,375 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2019 9,742 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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DA66 XWL 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 DA66 XWL, 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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DA66 XWL is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 October 2016.

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