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GL66 RYR

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,381 mi
Last recorded26,381 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL66 RYR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 26,381 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 26,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 26,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in 2 deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 25,706 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 23,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tyre! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 20,882 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 16,681 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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GL66 RYR is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 GL66 RYR, 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 GL66 RYR registered?

GL66 RYR is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 November 2016.

Is GL66 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL66 RYR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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