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YE66 VFT

2016 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,056 mi
Last recorded157,056 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE66 VFT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 157,056 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 144,945 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 131,117 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 120,517 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 110,247 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 103,696 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 103,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 100,938 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 100,938 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 80,630 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 80,630 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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 VFT is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White 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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

YE66 VFT is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 November 2016.

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