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YP66 XBD

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,688 mi
Last recorded76,688 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP66 XBD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 76,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some.... (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 70,532 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 61,722 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 52,680 miles

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 on limits!! (5.2.3 (e))

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 26 Nov 2021 43,137 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 34,174 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 26,009 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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YP66 XBD is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YP66 XBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP66 XBD registered?

YP66 XBD is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 December 2016.

Is YP66 XBD safe to buy?

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