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BN66 YXC

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,985 mi
Last recorded53,985 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 53,985 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 44,427 miles

Rear wiper split,

Pass 16 Sep 2024 41,509 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 41,508 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2023 39,023 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 35,004 miles

hazard switch sticks

Pass 14 Sep 2021 32,002 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 31,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 27,834 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 22,364 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 YXC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXC, 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 YXC registered?

BN66 YXC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is BN66 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN66 YXC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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