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DV66 PVF

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,471 mi
Last recorded49,471 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV66 PVF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 49,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 43,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 37,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 32,780 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 26,006 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 21,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 16,954 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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DV66 PVF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DV66 PVF, 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 DV66 PVF registered?

DV66 PVF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is DV66 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV66 PVF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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