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YG66 JMX

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,694 mi
Last recorded66,694 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG66 JMX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 66,694 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 58,991 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 58,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 51,995 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 44,852 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 38,293 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 30,968 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 26,902 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2019 20,852 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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YG66 JMX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red 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 YG66 JMX, 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 YG66 JMX registered?

YG66 JMX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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