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YD66 UWZ

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,063 mi
Last recorded64,063 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD66 UWZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 64,063 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 58,805 miles

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

slight travel in parking brake lever

Pass 13 May 2024 53,495 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 47,700 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 43,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 34,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 28,344 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 25,935 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 21,354 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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YD66 UWZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YD66 UWZ, 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 YD66 UWZ registered?

YD66 UWZ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 September 2016.

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