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DK66 YLF

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,864 mi
Last recorded49,864 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK66 YLF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 49,864 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 42,834 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 37,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2056016. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2056016. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 32,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 26,887 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 23,868 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 19,715 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 18,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 YLF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DK66 YLF, 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 DK66 YLF registered?

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

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