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YG66 ZFR

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,617 mi
Last recorded74,617 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG66 ZFR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 74,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 71,414 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 63,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **2mm** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **2mm** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 52,414 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 52,414 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 43,657 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 35,696 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 35,696 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 29,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.57mm 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 29,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.57mm 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (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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YG66 ZFR is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG66 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

YG66 ZFR is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 November 2016.

Is YG66 ZFR safe to buy?

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