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YE66 CTV

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,947 mi
Last recorded81,947 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE66 CTV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 81,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 69,931 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 79,929 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 62,759 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 50,065 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 37,379 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 37,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 23,968 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 23,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 19,480 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 15,588 miles

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

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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YE66 CTV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel 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 YE66 CTV, 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 YE66 CTV registered?

YE66 CTV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is YE66 CTV safe to buy?

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