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AV66 YBR

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,509 mi
Last recorded83,509 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 YBR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 83,509 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 78,266 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 74,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 74,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 62,949 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 62,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 50,199 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 36,892 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 20,500 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 20,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 YBR is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 AV66 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

AV66 YBR is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is AV66 YBR safe to buy?

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