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AV66 YBN

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,808 mi
Last recorded117,808 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 YBN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 117,808 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 112,725 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 112,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,715 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 80,453 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 64,133 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 42,101 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in all tyres. N/S/F tyre has 3mm tread depth left. Cut in tread of N/S/R tyre. 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 29,823 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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AV66 YBN is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AV66 YBN, 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 AV66 YBN registered?

AV66 YBN is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is AV66 YBN safe to buy?

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