CarVerify

Free Car Check

YT66 FHF

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,341 mi
Last recorded53,341 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT66 FHF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 53,341 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 48,939 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 48,614 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 43,364 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 40,218 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 36,667 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 33,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 30,044 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 30,044 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 23,880 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YT66 FHF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 YT66 FHF, 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

How do I check the history of YT66 FHF?

You can check the full history of YT66 FHF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YT66 FHF registered?

YT66 FHF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is YT66 FHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT66 FHF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT66 FHF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YT66 FHF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.