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VO66 ZYT

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,228 mi
Last recorded82,228 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO66 ZYT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 82,228 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 76,324 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 70,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 63,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 58,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 55,996 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 45,881 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 30,521 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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VO66 ZYT is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VO66 ZYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO66 ZYT registered?

VO66 ZYT is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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