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EA66 VYE

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,353 mi
Last recorded64,353 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 64,353 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 54,258 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 43,729 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 33,637 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 25,120 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 21,097 miles

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 VYE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VYE, 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 VYE registered?

EA66 VYE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 November 2016.

Is EA66 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA66 VYE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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