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SY66 RYP

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,465 mi
Last recorded88,465 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY66 RYP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 88,465 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both inc arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 88,465 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both inc arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 81,080 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 70,127 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,592 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 57,917 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 51,467 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 36,256 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 24,559 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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SY66 RYP is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SY66 RYP, 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 SY66 RYP registered?

SY66 RYP is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is SY66 RYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY66 RYP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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