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DF66 WKC

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,296 mi
Last recorded74,296 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 74,296 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 74,294 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 64,526 miles

cut sidewall o/s/f tyre

engine cover / undertrays fitted

rear tyres wearing unevely inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2023 59,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 53,525 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 53,518 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 47,650 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 44,035 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 42,383 miles

trays & covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2019 41,464 miles

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Nov 2019 41,464 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))

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 WKC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WKC, 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 WKC registered?

DF66 WKC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 November 2016.

Is DF66 WKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF66 WKC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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