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WJ66 CYU

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,723 mi
Last recorded84,723 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ66 CYU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 84,723 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 79,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 79,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,076 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 69,931 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 69,931 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 61,268 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 52,009 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 52,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 41,038 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,952 miles

Cut in nearside front inner tyre wall, not to cords

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Under trays fitted

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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WJ66 CYU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WJ66 CYU, 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 WJ66 CYU registered?

WJ66 CYU is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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