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FL66 YEF

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,297 mi
Last recorded103,297 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL66 YEF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 103,297 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 82,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 67,083 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 67,083 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 52,061 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 52,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through a cut on the outer sideqwall (215/45R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 43,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread 3mm + cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 43,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread 3mm + cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 34,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge 2154518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 28,542 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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FL66 YEF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL66 YEF, 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 FL66 YEF registered?

FL66 YEF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 December 2016.

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