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DC66 EBL

2016 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,247 mi
Last recorded108,247 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 EBL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 108,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 82,707 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 52,781 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 38,290 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 30,775 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 30,774 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 23,676 miles

emissions too low to read.

Pass 12 Dec 2019 18,014 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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DC66 EBL is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DC66 EBL, 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 DC66 EBL registered?

DC66 EBL is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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