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DC66 HRJ

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,022 mi
Last recorded43,022 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 HRJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 43,022 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2025 43,022 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2024 39,950 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2023 36,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 36,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 31,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge app 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge app 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 27,154 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 27,154 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Wiper split

Pass 26 Nov 2020 22,076 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 17,906 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 HRJ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 DC66 HRJ, 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 HRJ registered?

DC66 HRJ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is DC66 HRJ safe to buy?

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