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BN66 YWS

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,092 mi
Last recorded79,092 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN66 YWS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 79,092 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 74,974 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 70,134 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 70,134 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 65,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 60,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 60,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 56,061 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 56,061 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 51,032 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 43,597 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

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 YWS is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YWS, 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 YWS registered?

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

Is BN66 YWS safe to buy?

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