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GJ66 YOC

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,794 mi
Last recorded59,794 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 YOC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 59,794 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 59,789 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing overheated in colour (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 14 Nov 2024 52,557 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 52,557 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 45,850 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 45,744 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside front (205/60/16) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front (205/60/16) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 38,663 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 32,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW ON LIMIT BENEFIT GIVEN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 32,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW ON LIMIT BENEFIT GIVEN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 26,384 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 21,024 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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GJ66 YOC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GJ66 YOC, 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 GJ66 YOC registered?

GJ66 YOC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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