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AY16 YBV

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,635 mi
Last recorded96,635 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 YBV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 96,635 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside outer sill damaged

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2025 96,635 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes corroded

nearside outer sill damaged

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2024 84,162 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2024 84,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2023 76,070 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2022 68,980 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2021 60,889 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 60,889 miles

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

Oil level low.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 205/60v16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 205/60v16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 37,915 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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AY16 YBV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY16 YBV, 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 AY16 YBV registered?

AY16 YBV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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