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EA66 VYG

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,848 mi
Last recorded107,848 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 VYG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 107,848 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/sand o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 107,848 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/sand o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 99,688 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2025 99,448 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 91,021 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 82,740 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 82,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 74,951 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,615 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 64,558 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 48,933 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 45,632 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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EA66 VYG is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA66 VYG, 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 VYG registered?

EA66 VYG is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 October 2016.

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