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DC66 RHO

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,547 mi
Last recorded48,547 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 RHO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 48,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and slight damage outer sidewall 215/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing and wearing out of shape 215/45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 215/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape 215/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 26,934 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 26,934 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))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 17,628 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 17,613 miles

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

Both front wiper blades splitting

Pass 24 Nov 2022 16,902 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 15,782 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 14,701 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 12,990 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 RHO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 DC66 RHO, 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 RHO registered?

DC66 RHO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 December 2016.

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