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YJ66 ZDE

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,445 mi
Last recorded41,445 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 ZDE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 41,445 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 41,445 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 38,498 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 32,487 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 27,453 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 22,255 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 17,356 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 17,356 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 12,194 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 10,513 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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YJ66 ZDE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ66 ZDE, 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 YJ66 ZDE registered?

YJ66 ZDE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is YJ66 ZDE safe to buy?

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