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DK66 YLE

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,368 mi
Last recorded100,368 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK66 YLE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 100,368 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 100,368 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ALL PADS FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 89,318 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 89,092 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 73,371 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 62,997 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 62,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 52,622 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 52,622 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 47,315 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 40,876 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 40,876 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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 YLE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YLE, 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 YLE registered?

DK66 YLE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 October 2016.

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