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FY66 OOE

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,093 mi
Last recorded66,093 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 OOE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 66,093 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 54,194 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 42,132 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 30,590 miles

3 tyres cracking in-between tread slight damage to boot

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 30,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3 tyres cracking in-between tread slight damage to boot

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 17,190 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 13,001 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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FY66 OOE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FY66 OOE, 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 FY66 OOE registered?

FY66 OOE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is FY66 OOE safe to buy?

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