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DF66 JFY

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,471 mi
Last recorded46,471 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF66 JFY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 46,471 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 46,471 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 41,363 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 37,197 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 37,195 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NO BRAKING SURFACE VERY BADLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALMOST WORN OUT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 32,356 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH BADLY CORRODED /PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 27,268 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inside face heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 23,339 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 21,562 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 JFY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White 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 DF66 JFY, 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 JFY registered?

DF66 JFY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is DF66 JFY safe to buy?

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