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DV66 PWF

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,094 mi
Last recorded130,094 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV66 PWF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 130,094 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 127,732 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 120,553 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 120,553 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 107,808 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 107,808 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 93,575 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 80,801 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 80,794 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 69,657 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 69,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 63,613 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 63,613 miles

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

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

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 PWF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DV66 PWF, 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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DV66 PWF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 November 2016.

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