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DF66 NYS

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,174 mi
Last recorded45,174 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 45,174 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 40,349 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 34,158 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 30,883 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 23,993 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 23,993 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 18,173 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 14,604 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 10,625 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 NYS is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NYS, 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 DF66 NYS registered?

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

Is DF66 NYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF66 NYS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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