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YT66 YOP

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,041 mi
Last recorded71,041 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 71,041 miles

Lower outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2025 64,509 miles

Lower Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 64,509 miles

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

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

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

Lower Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 58,376 miles

Lower outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 51,071 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Nearside Rear 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 15 Aug 2022 44,283 miles

Lower outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 15 Aug 2022 44,282 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 16 Aug 2021 38,032 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 38,032 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 36,488 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 29,513 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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YT66 YOP is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOP, 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 YT66 YOP registered?

YT66 YOP is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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