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AO66 JYG

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,020 mi
Last recorded81,020 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 JYG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 81,020 miles

Front stone chip in windscreen

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 81,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front stone chip in windscreen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 74,268 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 67,209 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 59,336 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Oct 2022 59,336 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 38,979 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Sep 2021 38,975 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 26,510 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 19,160 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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AO66 JYG is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO66 JYG, 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 AO66 JYG registered?

AO66 JYG is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 November 2016.

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