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DA66 ZJN

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,424 mi
Last recorded55,424 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA66 ZJN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 55,424 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/60x16 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 55,424 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/60x16 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 52,981 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 92v (2MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 92v (2MM) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 52,980 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 92v (2MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 92v (2MM) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 51,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 46,364 miles

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 38,819 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,869 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 26,832 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 ZJN is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

DA66 ZJN is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 October 2016.

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