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DF66 EPX

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,194 mi
Last recorded72,194 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF66 EPX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 72,194 miles

all brake pipes close to unions corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 63,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and showing cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 56,978 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 50,265 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 40,883 miles

Front Both wipers are split at ends

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 34,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 27,280 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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DF66 EPX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DF66 EPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF66 EPX registered?

DF66 EPX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 November 2016.

Is DF66 EPX safe to buy?

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