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DK66 ZXA

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,555 mi
Last recorded80,555 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 80,555 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 72,684 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 72,148 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 64,694 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 58,872 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 52,992 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front sill damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,888 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 34,923 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 32,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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 ZXA is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red 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 DK66 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

DK66 ZXA is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 October 2016.

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