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YX66 WYC

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,099 mi
Last recorded58,099 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX66 WYC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 58,099 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 58,099 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2024 54,678 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 54,678 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 49,076 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 43,292 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 43,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded f/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded f/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 38,069 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 38,069 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 34,511 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Nail on very outer edge ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 29,627 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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YX66 WYC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YX66 WYC, 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 YX66 WYC registered?

YX66 WYC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 December 2016.

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