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DA66 ZHX

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,308 mi
Last recorded73,308 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA66 ZHX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 73,308 miles

Various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 59,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 47,063 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 43,406 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 35,139 miles

front headlamp adjuster missing (?)

Pass 7 Sep 2019 21,561 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 ZHX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHX, 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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What year was DA66 ZHX registered?

DA66 ZHX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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