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EA66 JMU

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,663 mi
Last recorded65,663 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 JMU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 65,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 60,237 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 54,018 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seat belts ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 44,804 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

Pass 27 Oct 2021 36,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Oct 2021 36,636 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 29,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 25,244 miles

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

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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EA66 JMU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA66 JMU, 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 EA66 JMU registered?

EA66 JMU is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 November 2016.

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