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BN66 YNJ

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,602 mi
Last recorded100,602 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN66 YNJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 100,602 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 89,235 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 79,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3/4 worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 79,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3/4 worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4/4 (5.2.3 (e))

oil level low

Pass 8 Dec 2022 68,499 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 68,499 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 58,897 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 58,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 51,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 41,110 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 41,110 miles

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

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

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

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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BN66 YNJ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN66 YNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN66 YNJ registered?

BN66 YNJ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 December 2016.

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