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YE66 VZY

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,055 mi
Last recorded69,055 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE66 VZY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 69,055 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 69,055 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 66,357 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 62,997 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 58,748 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 56,247 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 45,487 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower parking permit in swept area

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower parking permit in swept area

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 26,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower parking permit in swept area

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 VZY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YE66 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

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

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