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DK66 YKE

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,083 mi
Last recorded60,083 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK66 YKE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 60,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wing mirror damaged but still secure time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2025 56,375 miles

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

Offside wing mirror damaged but still secure time of test

Fail 31 Jan 2025 56,375 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside wing mirror damaged but still secure time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2024 52,337 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 47,706 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 43,227 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 39,935 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,295 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 37,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 27,173 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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DK66 YKE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK66 YKE, 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 DK66 YKE registered?

DK66 YKE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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