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BN66 YUW

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,369 mi
Last recorded76,369 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN66 YUW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 76,369 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 76,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 70,145 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 62,675 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 56,790 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 48,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 41,202 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recheck front pads six months (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 34,192 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 27,739 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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BN66 YUW is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN66 YUW, 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 BN66 YUW registered?

BN66 YUW is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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